Alfred Kahn

Alfred Kahn was an influential American economist and educator known for his work in regulatory economics and public policy. He was a prominent figure in the air transport and telecommunications sectors, advocating for deregulation to enhance competition and consumer choice. Kahn served as the chair of the Civil Aeronautics Board during the late 1970s, where he played a key role in the deregulation of the airline industry. Beyond economics, he was also a professor and authored several books, contributing significantly to the understanding of market dynamics and government regulation's impact on various industries.