Richard W. Rahn
Economist, Person or entity appearing in film
1942 –
Who is Richard W. Rahn?
Richard W. Rahn is an American economist who frequently writes for The Washington Times. He was the Vice President and Chief Economist of the United States Chamber of Commerce during the Reagan Administration and remains a staunch advocate of supply-side economics, small government, and classical liberalism. A senior fellow of the Cato Institute and the Discovery Institute, Rahn received his M.B.A. from Florida State University, his Ph.D. from Columbia University, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Pepperdine University.
His articles have appeared in many newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The American Spectator, National Review, and international publications. From 2002 to 2008, he served on the Board of Directors of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.
Rahn is currently chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth, an organization that assists nations in implementing supply-side or "pro-growth" reforms. According to his profile on the IGEG website he is a member of the Mont Pelerin Society, sits on the boards of numerous think-tanks and advocacy groups, and has testified on economic issues before the U.S.
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- Born
- Jan 9, 1942
Rochester - Also known as
- Richard Rahn
- Spouses
- Peggy Noonan
(1985 - 1989)
- Peggy Noonan
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Florida State University
- Columbia University
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on July 23, 2013
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