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Richard Theodore Ely (April 13, 1854 – October 4, 1943) was an American economist, author, and leader of the Progressive movement who called for more government intervention to reform what they perceived as the injustices of capitalism, especially regarding factory conditions, compulsory education, child labor, and labor unions.
- April 13, 1854, Ripley, New York, US
- Political economy
Apr 9, 2024 · Richard T. Ely (born April 13, 1854, Ripley, New York, U.S.—died October 4, 1943, Old Lyme, Connecticut) was an American economist who was noted for his belief that government, aided by economists, could help solve social problems.
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Richard Theodore Ely (April 13, 1854 – October 4, 1943) was an American economist, a pioneer of Christian socialism in America, and one of the leaders of Progressive Era movement. He believed that Church and State should not be separate but rather work together harmoniously to establish social order.
Richard Theodore Ely (April 13, 1854 – October 4, 1943) was an American economist, author, and leader of the Progressive movement who called for more government intervention to reform what they perceived as the injustices of capitalism, especially regarding factory conditions, compulsory education, child labor, and labor unions.
May 17, 2018 · Richard Ely (1854-1943) is considered the dean of American economics for his development of political economic theory. As an instructor at several major universities, he became a popular writer and lecturer.
Jun 3, 2019 · Richard T. Ely (1854-1943) was an American economist, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. The Wisconsin Progressives called for more government intervention in order to reform what they perceived as the injustices of capitalism, especially regarding factory conditions, compulsory education, child labor, and labor unions.
Early Life and Career. Born in Ripley, New York, Ely graduated from Columbia College in New York City in 1876. He received his Ph.D. from Heidelberg University in 1879. Before coming to Wisconsin, Ely taught at Johns Hopkins University (1881-1892), and lectured at Chautauqua during the summers. Economic Philosophy.
