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Thomas Sowell

Distinguished economist and prolific author who has served as a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, specializing in economic theory, public policy, and social issues. He has written numerous influential books including 'Social Justice Fallacies' and has been a prominent voice in conservative economic thought for decades.

About

Thomas Sowell is a renowned American economist and social theorist who has spent much of his career at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. With a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago, he has authored over thirty books and countless articles examining economic principles, racial issues, and the unintended consequences of social policies. His work critically examines social justice narratives and their real-world impacts, making him one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of the past several decades.
His research has focused on the economics of discrimination, housing policy, and the effects of government intervention in markets. Sowell's analytical approach combines rigorous economic theory with historical data to challenge conventional wisdom about social and economic policy.

Areas of Expertise

Economist Social Theorist

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Thomas Sowell reveals 'social justice fallacies': Their 'truths' are not true

Topic: Critique of Social Justice Fallacies

00:33:3358,2641,9092 years ago
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