爱德华·斯坦普1928年11月11日出生在英格兰的利物浦。早在12岁时,他就决心成为一名从事学术研究的科学家。中学毕业后,进入剑桥大学学习。大学毕业时,他以优异成绩获得自然科学学位和继续攻读研究生的资格,同时还获得了赴美留学的富布赖特奖学金。然而他并未沿着自然科学研究的道路往下走,而是进入了商界从事注册会计师职业。1951年他离开英国来到加拿大多伦多,1961年担任阿瑟·杨会计公司在加分公司——克拉克森、戈登会计公司的合伙人,同时在负有盛名的奥斯古德·霍尔法律学校担任兼职讲师。加拿大著名的学院派经济学家、已故哈里·约翰逊教授渊博的学识、正直的品行和独立的思想,对斯坦普产生了极大的影响。1963年,他作出了影响其一生 Edward Stapleton was born on November 11, 1928 in Liverpool, England. As early as 12 years old, he was determined to become a scientist engaged in academic research. After graduating from high school, enter Cambridge University to study. Upon graduation from university, he obtained a degree in natural sciences with outstanding achievements and continued his postgraduate qualification. He also received the Fulbright scholarship to study in the United States. However, he did not go down the path of natural science research, but entered the business profession as a CPA. He left England in 1951 and came to Toronto, Canada. In 1961, he acted as a partner of Arthur Young Accounting Firm in Plus Branch - Clarkson and Gordon Accounting Company, and in the prestigious Osgood Hall Law School as part-time lecturer. The famous academic economist of Canada, the late Professor Harry Johnson profound knowledge, integrity of conduct and independent thinking, had a dramatic impact on Stump. In 1963 he made an impact on his life