Elizabeth Bailey
Economist and transportation expert
Born
November 26th, 1938
86 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the fields of transportation economics and regulatory policy. Served as a professor and held positions at various academic institutions. Worked for the U.S. Department of Transportation and focused on issues related to airline deregulation and its impact on the industry. Authored numerous publications reviewing the economics of transportation.
Contributed to the economic analysis of airline deregulation
Held prominent academic and governmental positions
Published influential research in transportation economics
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