Walter Donald Bowles (1923- ) earned his B.A. in Economics (1949) from the University of Washington and his M.A. (1952) and PhD both in Economics (1958) from Columbia University. Bowles' career as an economist began in 1953 with his appointment as editor of a research program on the USSR in New York City. Bowles joined the faculty of American University as a professor of economics in 1957. Bowles served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1965-1969) and Vice President of Academic Affairs (1969-1974). Bowles returned to teaching economics in 1974. Bowles retired from American University in 1994.
From the description of W. Donald Bowles Papers 1949-1995 (American University). WorldCat record id: 681913441
