Zimbalist
Americannoun
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Efrem 1889–1985, U.S. violinist and composer, born in Russia.
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his son Efrem, Jr., 1918–2014, U.S. actor.
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Economist Andrew Zimbalist studies the impact of international sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics on host cities, and on the whole it’s a bad deal economically, he says.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Part of Long Beach’s risk will come if the city and LA28 underestimate the cost of extra services, said Andrew Zimbalist, a professor emeritus of economics at Smith College.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2024
“Some of the bigtime programs have staffs of 250-300 people and have very modern facilities and have been building more of them,” Zimbalist said.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
Zimbalist and Noll’s research powerfully showed how at best, the whole thing is likely a wash.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2024
Among the pupils there in my class, having scholarships, were Kathleen Parlow, Elman, Zimbalist, Heifetz and Seidel.
From Violin Mastery Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers by Frederick Herman Martens
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