Edward Reich (1903–1983) was a

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activist.

Professional history

Reich received a bachelor's degree from

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, a master's degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from New York University. He directed the consumer education program of the

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and was a consultant on food pricing to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. Reich served on the board of directors of Consumers Union for 30 years. There from 1958 to 1961 he served as vice president and as treasurer from 1961 until he retired in 1973.

Personal life

Reich died at 80 years of age in

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Selling to the consumer
', a book by Reich {{DEFAULTSORT:Reich, Edward 1903 births New York University alumni 1983 deaths City College of New York alumni Columbia University alumni