# Edith Abbott

Served as Dean of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Applied statistical methods to social science research and advocated for public welfare and housing reform in Chicago.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Social Economist & Dean of UChicago SSA
- Industry: Education & Social Justice
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/edith-abbott
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Abbott)
2. [UChicago Crown Family School](https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/about/edith-abbott)