Arthur Latham Perry
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Arthur Latham Perry (February 27, 1830 – July 9, 1905), born in Lyme, New Hampshire, was a prominent American economist and advocate of free trade. He graduated from Williams College in 1852 and was Orrin Sage Professor of history and political economy[1] there from 1853 to 1891, when he became professor emeritus.
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![]() Arthur Latham Perry, circa 1866 | |
Born | (1830-02-27)February 27, 1830 Lyme, New Hampshire, United States |
Died | July 9, 1905(1905-07-09) (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Academic career | |
Institution | Williams College |
Field | Macroeconomics |
Alma mater | Williams College |
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His book Political Economy (1865) went through 22 editions during his life, and his Introduction to Political Economy (1877) went through five editions. His final statement came in 1891 with his Principles of Political Economy.[2]