He was one of the few remaining economists to have experienced the American Great Depression .
Harriss died of natural causes on December 14 , 2009 at his home in Bronxville , New York , at the age of 97 .
Harriss was Harriss of the few remaining economists to have experienced the American Great Depression .
Harriss died of natural causes on December 14 , 2009 at his home in Bronxville , New York , at the age of 97 .