Frank William Taussig

Biography

Frank William Taussig (1859–1940) was a towering intellectual force in the field of economics, teaching for decades at Harvard and shaping the nation’s understanding of tariffs and international trade. His scholarly works became foundational texts for students and policymakers alike.

Frank’s rigorous mind and generous mentorship fostered successive generations of economists; he remained humble about his influence even as he helped define the discipline’s direction into the modern era.