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Francis Amasa Walker (1840-1897) was an American economist, statistician, and educator, best known for his work in the fields of economics and demography. He served as the president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1881 to 1897 and was influential in shaping the institution's direction. Walker also played a significant role in U.S. government statistics, particularly as the director of the U.S. Census in 1870 and 1880, where he advanced data collection methods. His writings contributed to the development of economic thought in the late 19th century.

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