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After graduation, Mellor became a lecturer at his alma mater. He worked in the following departments during his tenure at the university:Agricultural Economics, Economics, and Asian Studies. He eventually attained the rank of professor, and eventual professor emeritus. From 1961-64, he as the associate director for the university's Center for International Studies, followed by becoming director in 1964-65. He was also the director of the University's Program on Comparative Economic Development between 1973-77. He has also served as a professor at the [[American University of Beirut]], as well as at [[Balwant Rajput College]] in India.<ref name=Okemos /> |
After graduation, Mellor became a lecturer at his alma mater. He worked in the following departments during his tenure at the university:Agricultural Economics, Economics, and Asian Studies. He eventually attained the rank of professor, and eventual professor emeritus. From 1961-64, he as the associate director for the university's Center for International Studies, followed by becoming director in 1964-65. He was also the director of the University's Program on Comparative Economic Development between 1973-77. He has also served as a professor at the [[American University of Beirut]], as well as at [[Balwant Rajput College]] in India.<ref name=Okemos /> |
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*''Agricultural Development and Economic Transformation'' (2017)<ref>{{cite book | title=Agricultural Development and Economic Transformation | last1=Mellor | first1=James | publisher=Springer | year=2017 | place=New York | page=259 |ISBN=3319652591 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LIE6DwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Agricultural+Development+and+Economic+Transformation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiz7rCUh9zdAhU1JTQIHZqoDlAQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=Agricultural%20Development%20and%20Economic%20Transformation&f=false}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:54, 27 September 2018
John Williams Mellor | |
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| Born | December 28, 1928 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Cornell University Oxford University |
| Known for | Economic and agricultural development |
| Awards | Wihuri International Prize (1985) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Economics |
| Institutions | Cornell University (1952–77) U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) (1976–77) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)] (1977–91) John Mellor Associates (JMA) (1991–98, 2007–current) Abt Associates, Inc. (1998–2006) |
John Williams Mellor is a French-born American economist, known for his work in the field of economic and agricultural development in third world countries. In 1985 he was awarded the Wihuri International Prize, for his “constructive work that has remarkably promoted and developed the security of nutrient supply for mankind.”[1][2] A Fulbright Scholar, he spent most of his academic career at his alma mater, Cornell University, prior to becoming the chief economist for USAID in 1976. After leaving USAID, he became the second director-general of the International Food Policy Research Institute in 1977, where he remained until 1990. He has authored numerous articles, and several books, chiefly regarding economic and agricultural development in third world countries.[3] Currently he runs John Mellor Associates as well as being a professor emeritus at Cornell.
Biography
Mellor was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France on December 28, 1928. He graduated from Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan, before attending Cornell University. He received a bachelor of science degree (with distinction) from Cornell in 1950, followed by a M.Sc. in 1951, both in economics. As undergraduate, he was a member of Telluride House and Quill and Dagger.[4] He attended Oxford University on a Fulbright Scholarship, before returning to Cornell where he was awarded a Ph.D. (with distinction) in agricultural economics.[5] While working towards his doctorate, he was selected as a fellow of the Social Science Research Council.[1]
Career
After graduation, Mellor became a lecturer at his alma mater. He worked in the following departments during his tenure at the university:Agricultural Economics, Economics, and Asian Studies. He eventually attained the rank of professor, and eventual professor emeritus. From 1961-64, he as the associate director for the university's Center for International Studies, followed by becoming director in 1964-65. He was also the director of the University's Program on Comparative Economic Development between 1973-77. He has also served as a professor at the American University of Beirut, as well as at Balwant Rajput College in India.[1]
Significant publications
- Agricultural Development and Economic Transformation (2017)[6]
References
- ^ a b c "John Williams Mellor (12/28/28 – present)". Okemos High School Alumni. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ "John Williams Mellor: Wihuri International Prize 1985". Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ "John Mellor". Wilson Center. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ The Cornellian Yearbook. Ithaca, NY. 1950. p. 38.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Bio: John W. Mellor". John Mellor Associates. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ Mellor, James (2017). Agricultural Development and Economic Transformation. New York: Springer. p. 259. ISBN 3319652591.