Scott Nearing

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Scott Nearing
Nearing in 1915
Born	(1883-08-06)August 6, 1883 Morris Run, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 24, 1983(1983-08-24) (aged 100) Harborside, Maine, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	PhD in Economics (1909)
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)	radical economist, educator, and writer
Years active	1905–1982
Known for	political activist, author, and advocate of simple living
Movement	Socialism, Communism
Spouse(s)	Nellie Marguerite Seeds Nearing; Helen Nearing
Children	2, including John Scott

Scott Nearing (August 6, 1883 – August 24, 1983) was an American radical economist, educator, writer, political activist, pacifist, vegetarian and advocate of simple living.