Allan M. Feldman

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My First Dog Becky, 1989-2004

Biographical Notes for Allan M. Feldman:

I grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. I received an Sc.B. degree in mathematics in 1965 from the University of Chicago, an M.A. in anthropology in 1967 from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in economics in 1972 from Johns Hopkins University.

I have been married to Barbara Moses since 1965. She is also a University of Chicago graduate, with a long career as a public school teacher. Most recently she taught mathematics at Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island. We have three adult children: Paula Feldman, Elizabeth Caplan, and Jacob Feldman.

In 1971, with my Ph.D. dissertation mostly complete, I started teaching at Brown University. I was an assistant professor, then an associate professor, and then a professor. Since 2009 I have been an emeritus professor at Brown. I taught thousands of Brown students in hundreds of classes, and I always felt teaching was paramount. I was director of graduate studies in the economics department for several years and, for many years, director of undergraduate studies. I continue to do research in welfare economics, social choice theory, law and economics, and related topics.

Since the 1970's I have also worked as a consultant and forensic economist. I have testified as an expert witness in many states on many occasions. I am one of the best-known “expert economists” in New England, and I have been described by one Rhode Island lawyer as the “Mike Tyson of experts.” (This was meant as a compliment!)

I have many interests outside of my academic work and my consulting work. I read Scientific American for fun, and I listen to classical music. I like dogs, above all our family's sweetheart English springer spaniel named Daisy.

Last updated January 2016.

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Allan M Feldman Ph.D.
30 President Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
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