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Irma AdelmanAmerican economist, professor
Date of Birth: 14.03.1930
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Irma Adelman: A Renowned Economic Scholar
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Contributions to Economic Modeling:
- Major Publications
- Later Years:
Irma Adelman: A Renowned Economic Scholar
Irma Adelman, an acclaimed American economist, has made significant contributions to the field of economics. Listed as one of the "100 Great Economists since Keynes" by Mark Blaug, Adelman's work has earned her widespread recognition.
Early Life and Education
Adelman was born to Jacob Max Glickman and Raya Etinzon. She pursued her education at the University of California, Berkeley, where she received her Bachelor's degree in 1949, Master's degree in 1950, and Doctorate in Philosophy in 1955.
Academic Career
Adelman began her teaching career at the University of Berkeley in 1955. She subsequently held positions at Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and Northwestern University, where she became a full professor in 1966.
In 1977, Adelman served as Chief Economist at the Development Economics Research Center of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. She also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Maryland and as a research associate at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
In 1979, Adelman returned to Berkeley as a Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics. She was elected Vice President of the American Economic Association in the same year.
Contributions to Economic Modeling:
Irma Adelman played a pivotal role in computational general equilibrium modeling for economic planning. Collaborating with Cynthia Morris, she pioneered the application of multivariate analysis to the study of interrelationships between economic, social, and political forces in economic development.
Major Publications
Adelman authored several influential books:- Theories of Economic Growth and Development (1961, 1974):A comprehensive mathematical model synthesizing the ideas of renowned economists like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, and Joseph Schumpeter.
- The Theory and Design of Economic Development (1966):A computational planning model tailored to the specific context of South Korea.
- Society, Politics, and Economic Development: A Quantitative Approach (1967):A novel interdisciplinary approach to analyzing causal factors in economic development using data from 43 developing countries.
Later Years:
In 1994, Adelman co-signed a "Statement of Intent" by prominent economists, advocating for a more active role of the Russian government in economic affairs and criticizing the "shock therapy" policies.
Irma Adelman's contributions to economics continue to be highly valued and have shaped the field for generations of scholars.
