Peter O. Steiner
Peter Otto Steiner was an American economist and professor emeritus of economics at the University of Michigan. His research was on a wide range of topics and he published several books including a standard textbook, and on the Economic Status of the Aged but is perhaps best remembered for his work, also jointly with Dorfman, on advertising. The Dorfman–Steiner theorem carries his name. He also served as president of the American Association of University Professors.
He graduated from Oberlin College and Harvard University.