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Alexander Gerschenkron

American economist (1904–1978).

Born October 1st, 1904 in Odesa.

Died October 26th, 1978 at 74 years old in Cambridge.

Occupations
economic historian, economist, university teacher

My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for’. Tupac Shakur