A school of economics, social sciences and public administration is to be established at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the name of the late Eliezer Kaplan, first Finance Minister of the State of Israel, it was announced here today by Dr. George S. Wise, president of the American Friends of the Hebrew University. The project was proposed by Joseph Sprinzak, Acting President of Israel, and it is hoped that the inauguration will take place next July on the first anniversary of Mr. Kaplan’s death.
The school, which will comprise all courses in economics and the social sciences now given at the University, as well as new courses to be added to the curriculum, is being set up by the University with the advice and assistance of the Jewish Agency, Israel Manufacturers Association, and representatives of commerce, labor and government.
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