Edwin robert anderson seligman 1861 1939 genealogy geni. Edwin robert anderson seligman papers, 17501939 rare book. Edwin robert anderson seligman, was an american economist who spent his entire academic career at columbia university in new york city. It was edited by american economists edwin robert anderson seligman and alvin saunders johnson. Publication date 1902 publisher columbia university press collection americana.
Edwin robert anderson, 18611939 names forms also known by the following names. Seligman was born in new york city on 25 april 1861 and died on 18 july 1939 at lake placid, new york. Seligman is best remembered for his pioneering work involving taxation and public finance. He was born in new york city, where his father was a banker. Essays in taxation by edwin robert anderson seligman. Seligman, edwin robert anderson 18611939 springerlink. Edwin robert anderson seligman facts biography yourdictionary. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 19 and may have some imperfections such as marks or handwritten notes. Seligman blev 1884 juris doktor och larare samt 1891 ordinarie professor i nationalekonomi och finansvetenskap vid columbia university.
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