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Donald Kohn

Donald Kohn
Personal data
Date of birthNovember 7, 1942(age 73)
Place of birthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
SpouseGail
Alma materCollege of Wooster (B.A.)
University of Michigan (Ph.D.)
Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
In officeJune 23, 2006 - June 23, 2010
Nominated byGeorge W. Bush
Succeeded byJanet Yellen
Preceded byRoger W. Ferguson, Jr.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
In office2002 - 2006
Nominated byGeorge W. Bush

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Donald Lewis Kohn (born November 7, 1942) is an American economist who served as the former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He is considered a moderate dove on fiscal policy. He retired after 40 years at the central bank in September, 2010.


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