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Phyllis Ann Wallace

1921–1993

United States

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Phyllis A. Wallace (June 9, 1921 – January 10, 1993) was an American economist and activist, as well as the first woman to receive a doctorate of economics at Yale University. Her work tended to focus on racial, as well as gender discrimination in the workplace. She mentored many students and colleagues.

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