Adam Shortt
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Adam Shortt, C.M.G.
(November 24, 1859 – January 14, 1931) was an economic historian
in Ontario. He was the first full-time employed academic in the field at a Canadian university — Queen's
.
While a lecturer at Queen's, he was appointed as the editor of the Journal and is largely credited with moving the paper from a strict focus on campus matters to a more mixed discussion on all university interests, particularly to broaden the readership amongst alumni. He is most well known for his research into the history of Canadian banking
and for his association with the National Archives of Canada.
Regarded as the father of professional economics in Canada. Takes more of a historical approach and disregarded economic theory, as he believed that the economic workings of each country depend on its allocation of natural resources, geographic location, and economic specific attributes. He is self taught. Goes to Queens University in Kingston, ON and takes courses in a wide range of subjects. Goes on to Glasgow for Master's degree in Political economy.
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
(November 24, 1859 – January 14, 1931) was an economic historian
Economic history
Economic history is the study of economies or economic phenomena in the past. Analysis in economic history is undertaken using a combination of historical methods, statistical methods and by applying economic theory to historical situations and institutions...
in Ontario. He was the first full-time employed academic in the field at a Canadian university — Queen's
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
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While a lecturer at Queen's, he was appointed as the editor of the Journal and is largely credited with moving the paper from a strict focus on campus matters to a more mixed discussion on all university interests, particularly to broaden the readership amongst alumni. He is most well known for his research into the history of Canadian banking
Early Canadian banking system
The early Canadian banking system was regulated entirely by the colonial government. Primitive forms of banking emerged early in the colonial period to solve the drain of wealth caused by the application of mercantilist theory...
and for his association with the National Archives of Canada.
Regarded as the father of professional economics in Canada. Takes more of a historical approach and disregarded economic theory, as he believed that the economic workings of each country depend on its allocation of natural resources, geographic location, and economic specific attributes. He is self taught. Goes to Queens University in Kingston, ON and takes courses in a wide range of subjects. Goes on to Glasgow for Master's degree in Political economy.
External links
- http://www2.marianopolis.edu/quebechistory/encyclopedia/AdamShortt-CanadianHistory.htm