Early Life and Education
Grossman was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts on 16 September 1950, the son of David K. Grossman and Helen Katherine (née Gilman). His father was Jewish and worked as an antiques dealer. His initial education was at the General John Glover School in Marblehead, and then at Marblehead High School. He graduated from Boston University (B.A. History) before going to the United Kingdom in 1975 to study at the London School of Economics (M.Sc.EconHist).
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