Joseph Stancliffe Davis

Joseph Stancliffe Davis (November 5, 1885 – April 23, 1975) was an American economist. He was a Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a long-time director of the newly established Food Research Institute.[1][2] In 1944, he served as Prsident of the American Economic Association.[3] He was a member of President Eisenhower's Council of Economic Advisers.[4] He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania and graduated from Harvard University 1908 and was awarded the Doctorate of Philosophy in 1913.