When was John J. McCusker born?
John J. McCusker was born in 1939. He dedicated his life to decoding the invisible currency of the past and transforming how historians understand the economic foundations of early America.
Questions about John J. McCusker
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Where did John J. McCusker study under Robert W. Fogel?
John J. McCusker studied under Robert W. Fogel at the University of Rochester. Fogel later won the 1993 Nobel Prize in Economic Science for applying economic theory and quantitative methods to the study of history.
What award did John J. McCusker receive for The Economy of British America 1607-1789?
John J. McCusker received the Outstanding Academic Book award from Choice for The Economy of British America 1607-1789. The book also received an Honorable Mention for the Distinguished Book Award from the Society of Colonial Wars.
When did John J. McCusker publish Rum and the American Revolution?
John J. McCusker published Rum and the American Revolution in 1989. This study argued that the trade in rum was a central pillar of the colonial economy and a critical factor in the balance of payments of the thirteen Continental Colonies.
Who is John J. McCusker married to and how many children do they have?
John J. McCusker is married to Ann Van Pelt and they raised five children. Their children are Terrie F. Conner, Kenneth W. Florance, John J. McCusker III, Patrick W. McCusker, and Margaret E. McCusker.