Alfred E. Kahn

Alfred E. Kahn was a prominent American economist and policy advisor, known for his work in regulatory economics and public policy. He served as the chair of the Civil Aeronautics Board in the 1970s, where he played a key role in deregulating the airline industry, fostering competition, and reducing fares for consumers. Kahn was also a professor at Columbia University and wrote extensively on the economics of regulation. His ideas helped shape modern economic policy and the approach to industry regulation, promoting efficiency and consumer choice in various markets.