A Man of Ideas

A labor economist and a Harvard University professor, John T. Dunlop's (July 5, 1914-Oct. 2, 2003) career is tied to Washington, D.C., where he advises every president from Franklin Roosevelt to Bill Clinton. He works as an economic counselor and chairs both the National Commission on Productivity and the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee. He serves as secretary of labor for a little more than a year, resigning the office in protest of an executive branch decision to limit union demonstrations. He earns a reputation for his ability to create measurable results from big ideas.