Edward Lawrence Wheelwright
Australian economist and activist (1921–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Lawrence Wheelwright (1921–2007) was an Australian economist, radio host and anti-war activist who taught at the University of Sydney from 1952 until 1986.[1][2] He has written on Australian economic history, often from an institutionalist or Marxian perspective, and his published works have included the analysis of capitalism in Australian history[3] and an analysis of the influence and development of transnational corporations.[4] He authored 11 books independently and 5 with co-editors, and made frequent appearances on ABC Radio's Notes on the News program. He is the namesake of a memorial lecture at the University of Sydney[5] and an annual prize in the university's political economy course. While at the University of Sydney, he set up the Transnational Corporations Research Project.
Ted Wheelwright | |
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Born | Edward Lawrence Wheelwright 1921 Sheffield, England |
Died | 2007 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Education | University of St Andrews |
Occupation(s) | Economist, lecturer at Bristol University, lecturer at University of Sydney, radio presenter, Commonwealth Bank board member, editor Political Economy newsletter |
Known for | Analysis of Corporate Globalisation, International Trade Theory |
Spouse | Wendy McGregor |