Gerald Caiden

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Gerald E Caiden, Professor Emeritus, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, passed away a few weeks before his 90th birthday. Professor Caiden was born in London, England, and experienced the Blitz of World War II as a child. An alumnus of the Hackney Downs Grammar School for Boys, he graduated from the London School of Economics with a PhD in public administration. His career took him around the world, from the Australia National University, to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, to UC Berkeley, Haifa University, and the University of Southern California, with additional consulting and lecturing in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil.

Professor Caiden is survived by his wife, Naomi, daughters Miriam and Rachel (Steven Frankel), five grandchildren, four nephews and a niece.

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Christine Martell

My deepest sympathies to Professor Naomi Caiden and her family as they grieve Professor Gerald Caiden. He was a giant in the field of public administration, compartative and development administration, and public accountability and ethics. He leaves a deep legacy.

Published July 26th, 2026

Martin S. Weinstein

Gerald and I have been close friends for more than sixty years, both in the United States and in Israel. He set an enviable ethical standard and was a devoted friend and advocate of Israel and Jewish causes. People of his caliber are not replaceable. Our deepest condolences to Naomi and the family.

Published June 2nd, 2026