David R. Barker

Who is David R. Barker?

David R. Barker is an American author, academic and businessman. A former economist for the Federal Reserve, Barker is the author of Welcome to Free America, a book set in the year 2057 as a guide to immigrants coming to the former United States after the collapse of government. Barker has received national media attention for his book and other publications, including interviews by John Stossel and Dylan Ratigan, and on the programs Marketplace and As It Happens. His research has been covered in the New York Times, Time Magazine, and the Economist, and he has written for U.S. News and World Report, the Christian Science Monitor, Collier's Magazine, and other publications. He has published articles in several academic journals. Barker also owns and manages a real estate and finance company.