Description: (Economist)
Edith Abbott was a trailblazing American economist, statistician, social worker, educator, and author known for her pioneering work in social welfare. She successfully integrated humanitarian values into education, despite facing resistance. Abbott was instrumental in establishing graduate-level social work studies and became one of the first female deans in the United States. Her work bridged legal studies with social welfare, particularly in the realm of social security legislation. The Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island, Nebraska, commemorates her enduring professional contributions.