Paul Craig Roberts

Economist and political analyst

Paul Craig Roberts - Economist and political analyst
Born

April 3rd, 1939
86 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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