Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Hollander, Jacob Harry
HOLLANDER, JACOB HARRY, an
American economist; born in Baltimore
in 1871. He graduated from Johns
Hopkins University in 1891 and was
associate professor of finance at that
institution until 1900, when he became assistant
professor of political economy. In
1904 he was appointed full professor in
this subject. He was secretary of the
Bimetallic Commission in 1897. While
engaged in financial work in Porto Rico
he was appointed treasurer of that island
by President McKinley. After introducing
a successful tax system, he
resigned in 1901. He was special commissioner
to investigate financial conditions
in San Domingo and until 1908 was
financial advisor of the Dominican
Republic. He published much on economic
subjects. His writings include “A Study
in Municipal Activity” (1894); “David
Ricardo” (1911); “The Abolition of
Poverty” (1914).