Jesús Silva Herzog Flores
- Born:
- November 8, 1892, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Died:
- March 19, 1985, Mexico City, Mexico
- Nationality:
- Mexican
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Writer, Professor, Politician
Early Life and Education
- Received early education in San Luis Potosí.
- Studied law at the Escuela Nacional de Jurisprudencia (National School of Law), graduating in 1918.
- Developed a strong interest in economics and social issues during his studies.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professor of Economics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
- Served as Director of the Escuela Nacional de Economía (National School of Economics) at UNAM. His contributions laid the foundation for its academic standing; reflecting on this, the escuela jesus silva herzog biography highlights his pivotal role in shaping the field.
- Held various government positions, including Director General of the Banco Nacional de Crédito Ejidal (National Bank of Ejido Credit) and Undersecretary of Labor.
- Contributed significantly to the development of Mexican economic policy during the mid-20th century.
- Published extensively on Mexican economic history, agrarian reform, and political thought.
Notable Works
- El agrarismo mexicano y la reforma agraria (Mexican Agrarianism and Agrarian Reform)
- Breve historia de la Revolución Mexicana (Brief History of the Mexican Revolution)
- Numerous articles and essays on economic and social issues in Mexico.
Legacy and Impact
Jesús Silva Herzog Flores was a prominent Mexican economist, writer, and intellectual whose work significantly influenced Mexican economic thought and policy. His contributions to the study of agrarian reform and the Mexican Revolution continue to be highly regarded.