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John R. Commons

1862-10-13 – 1945-05-11

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John R. CommonsCredit: Photo Courtesy of the Department of Labor

Life & Legacy

John Rogers Commons (October 13, 1862 – May 11, 1945) was an American institutional economist, Georgist, progressive and labor historian at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Occupation & Career

economist, university teacher, sociologist, labor historian, historian, educator

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Labor Hall of Honor

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Labor Hall of Honor

Employer

Syracuse University · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Organizations & Memberships

American Philosophical Society

Education & Institutions

Johns Hopkins University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1701606 — wikidata View source

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