John Crispo

John Crispo
Born (1933-05-05)5 May 1933
Died 27 April 2009(2009-04-27) (aged 75)
Nationality Canadian

John H. G. Crispo (5 May 1933 – 27 April 2009)[1] was a Canadian economist, author and educator.

Crispo graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and with a Doctor of Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2]

In 2006, he became a municipal politician, the Ward 3 councillor for Clearview Township.[3]

He became a noted supporter of the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement.[4]

Eighteen years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Crispo died at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto aged 75.[4] He was active at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management where he was designated Professor Emeritus of Political Economy.[2]

Books

References

  1. "Deaths: John Crispo". The Globe and Mail. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  2. 1 2 "John Crispo, Professor Emeritus of Political Economy". Rotman School of Management. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  3. Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin (28 April 2009). "Clearview councillor dies after battle with cancer". Orillia Packet and Times. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  4. 1 2 Miller, Jason (29 April 2009). "John Crispo, 76: Political pundit fought for free trade". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-05-02.


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