C. Canby Balderston
C. Canby Balderston | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | September 9, 1979 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, attorney, corporate leader |
| Known for | 7th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve (1955–1966) |
C. Canby Balderston (born February 1, 1897 – passed away September 9, 1979) was a distinguished American economist, attorney, and corporate leader who held the position of the 7th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1955 until 1966. Prior to his vice chairmanship, he served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors beginning in 1954.
During the administrations of Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, Balderston significantly influenced U.S. monetary policy. His academic background included advanced qualifications from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both a PhD and a law degree, underpinning his proficiency in economic and legal issues that shaped Federal Reserve policymaking.
Balderston passed away at the age of 82 on September 9, 1979, in Media, Pennsylvania.
External links
- The Balderston Family Papers housed at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
- C. Canby Balderston’s personal artifacts available at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History