David Kinley
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David Kinley (2 August 1861 – 3 December 1944) was a Scotland-born economist who worked in the United States. He was head of the department of economics of the University of Illinois and later president of the University. As an economist, he was of the classical school, and his main interest was in money and banking. Administration gradually took up most of his time as his career progressed.
Quick Facts 6th President of the University of Illinois system, Preceded by ...
David Kinley | |
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6th President of the University of Illinois system | |
In office 1920–1930 | |
Preceded by | Edmund J. James |
Succeeded by | Harry Woodburn Chase |
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Born | (1861-08-02)2 August 1861 Dundee, Scotland |
Died | 3 December 1944(1944-12-03) (aged 83) Urbana, Illinois, US |
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Thesis | The Independent Treasury of the United States (1893) |
Doctoral advisor | Richard T. Ely |
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