Harold Cole
- James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Economics
- Editor, International Economic Review
- Full Professor in Penn Economics
Contact Information
- Primary Email:
colehl@sas.upenn.edu - Office Phone:
215-898-3015
- office Address:
3rd Floor Vance Hall
3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Knowledge at Wharton
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