Paul Craig Roberts
Economist and political analyst
Born
April 3rd, 1939
85 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An economist and political analyst contributed to the discourse on economic policies and political issues. Served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy in the early 1980s. Worked as a co-founder and editor for the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Engaged in writing extensively on topics related to free markets, monetary policy, and U.S. foreign policy, often expressing critical views against mainstream economic doctrines.
Served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Co-founded Journal of Economic Perspectives
Authored numerous articles on economic policy
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