Alfred E. Kahn
Alfred Edward Kahn (October 17, 1917 – December 27, 2010) was an American economist and political advisor who specialized in regulation and deregulation. He was an important influence in the deregulation of the airline and energy industries. Commonly known as the "Father of Airline Deregulation," he chaired the Civil Aeronautics Board during the period when it ended its regulation of the airline industry, paving the way for low-cost airlines, from People Express to Southwest Airlines.
Alfred E. Kahn | |
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| Born | October 17, 1917 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2010 (aged 93) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Education | New York University (BA) Yale University (PhD) |
| Academic career | |
| Institution | Cornell University |
He was the Robert Julius Thorne Professor Emeritus of Political Economy at Cornell University.
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