Richard W. Rahn
Richard W. Rahn (born January 9, 1942 in Rochester, New York) is an American economist, syndicated columnist, and entrepreneur. He is chairman of Improbable Success Productions and the Institute for Global Economic Growth. Rahn writes a syndicated weekly economic column which is published in The Washington Times, Real Clear Markets and elsewhere. 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. Education Rahn received a B.A. from University of South Florida, an M.B.A. from Florida State University, a Ph.D. from Columbia University, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Pepperdine University. Career In addition to his column in The Washington Times, his articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The American Spectator, National Review, and overseas publications. He is the author of the book The End of Money and the Struggle for Financial Privacy (1999). As an economic commentator, he has appeared on such programs as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Kudlow and Co., Wall Street Week, PBS Newshour and Crossfire, and was a weekly commentator for Radio America. He has