Rati Ram

Rati Ram
Born(1934-09-10)September 10, 1934
DiedMarch 23, 2024(2024-03-23) (aged 89)
Academic background
Alma materDelhi University, University of Chicago
Academic work
DisciplineEconomics of education
InstitutionsIllinois State University, Washington State University

Rati Ram (September 10, 1934 – March 23, 2024) was an Indian-American academic who was a distinguished professor of economics at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, specializing in the economics of education.

Ram was born on September 10, 1934. He got his M.A. in philosophy and economics at Delhi University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics at University of Chicago in 1977. From 1986 he was Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University.

Ram retired in December 2023, and died on March 23, 2024, at the age of 89.