Louis A. Ferleger

Louis A. Ferleger is a Professor of History at Boston University, appointed in 1999. He previously taught at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His research focuses on U.S. economic history, tax policy, 19th-century agriculture, and electoral politics. Ferleger served as Executive Director of The Historical Society, affiliated with Boston University.

Education:

• B.B.A., Temple University
• M.A., Temple University
• Ph.D., Temple University

His publications include co-authored works like Slavery, Secession, and Southern History (2000) and Voting in American Elections (2009), alongside edited volumes on agriculture and economic development. Ferleger’s work bridges economic history with political analysis, emphasizing long-term trends in American political economy.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. He has advised no listed students, though his role as a professor suggests potential mentorship activities not detailed here.