George Findlay Shirras

George Findlay Shirras (born 16 July 1885 in Aberdeen, Scotland - died 1955[1]) was a British economist who worked in India during the British colonial rule.

Not to be confused with George Findlay.
George Findlay Shirras
Born16 July 1885
Aberdeen, Scotland
Died1955
EducationUniversity of Aberdeen

Education

He completed his Master's degree from the University of Aberdeen in 1907.[1]

Career

He entered the Indian Educational Service as Professor of Economics at Dacca College in 1909, and in 1914 was made first Director of Statistics in the Indian Government.[1]

In 1921, he was appointed as the Director of the Labour Office in the Government of Bombay. In 1926 he was made the Principal and Professor of Economics at Gujarat College, Bombay. [1]

Bibliography

His notable books include: [2]

  • The science of public finance
  • The burden of British taxation
  • Federal finance in peace and war, with special reference to the United States of America and the British commonwealth
  • Indian finance and banking
  • Report on an enquiry into working class budgets in Bombay
  • Poverty and kindred economic problems in India

References
  1. "Papers of George Findlay Shirras - Archives Hub". archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk.
  2. "Shirras, G. Findlay 1885-1955 (George Findlay) [WorldCat Identities]".
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