Don Paarlberg
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Donald "Don" Paarlberg was a farmer, author, professor of agricultural economics, and a coordinator of the Food for Peace program.
in 1940, his master of science degree from Cornell University
in 1942, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University
in 1947. He was a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University
from 1946-1952, and from 1961-1969.
, in the first Republican-managed U.S. Department of Agriculture in more than twenty years. In 1957 Dr. Paarlberg became the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Foreign Agriculture and in late 1958 he was chosen by President Eisenhower to succeed the retiring Gabriel Hauge
as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs. Early in 1960 President Eisenhower added the responsibility of coordinator of the newly-created Food for Peace
program to Dr. Paarlberg’s duties. Dr. Paarlberg served in this dual capacity to the conclusion of the Eisenhower Administration, at which time he returned as Professor Emeritus at Purdue University
.
American Farm Policy
The Great Myths of Economics
An Analysis and History of Inflation
The Agricultural Revolution of the 20th Century, co-authored with nephew Philip Paarlberg
[at least five other books]
One of their two sons was his occasional co-author, Robert Paarlberg
. Mrs. Paarlberg died in 1997.
Education
Dr. Paarlberg was born in Oak Glen, Illinois. He received his bachelor of science degree from Purdue UniversityPurdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in 1940, his master of science degree from Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
in 1942, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
in 1947. He was a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
from 1946-1952, and from 1961-1969.
Government career
Dr. Paarlberg entered government service in 1953. During the Eisenhower Administration he was the economic advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, Ezra Taft BensonEzra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson was the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both terms of the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.-Biography:Born on a farm in Whitney, Idaho, Benson was the oldest of...
, in the first Republican-managed U.S. Department of Agriculture in more than twenty years. In 1957 Dr. Paarlberg became the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Foreign Agriculture and in late 1958 he was chosen by President Eisenhower to succeed the retiring Gabriel Hauge
Gabriel Hauge
Gabriel Hauge was a prominent American bank executive and economist. Hauge served as assistant to the President for Economic Affairs during the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower.-Background:...
as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs. Early in 1960 President Eisenhower added the responsibility of coordinator of the newly-created Food for Peace
Food for Peace
Public Law 480 also known as Food for Peace is a funding avenue by which U.S. food can be used for overseas aid....
program to Dr. Paarlberg’s duties. Dr. Paarlberg served in this dual capacity to the conclusion of the Eisenhower Administration, at which time he returned as Professor Emeritus at Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
.
Books
Food, co-authored with F.A. PearsonAmerican Farm Policy
The Great Myths of Economics
An Analysis and History of Inflation
The Agricultural Revolution of the 20th Century, co-authored with nephew Philip Paarlberg
[at least five other books]
Personal Life
Dr. Paarlberg married Eva Robertson in 1940.One of their two sons was his occasional co-author, Robert Paarlberg
Robert Paarlberg
Robert L. Paarlberg is a professor at Wellesley College and Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. He is the author of several books and numerous articles....
. Mrs. Paarlberg died in 1997.