Walter E. Williams

Walter E. Williams
Williams in 2013
Born
Walter Edward Williams

(1936-03-31)March 31, 1936
DiedDecember 1, 2020(2020-12-01) (aged 84)
EducationCalifornia State University, Los Angeles (BA)
University of California, Los Angeles (MA, PhD)
Years active1959−2020
Spouse
Connie Taylor
(m. 1960; died 2007)
Children1
Academic career
FieldEconomics, education, politics, free market, race relations, liberty
InstitutionGeorge Mason University
Temple University
Los Angeles City College
California State University, Los Angeles
Grove City College
School or
tradition
Laissez-faire
ContributionsAnalysis of Davis–Bacon Act Research on occupational licensing, specifically in the taxi industry

Walter Edward Williams (March 31, 1936 – December 1, 2020) was an American economist, commentator, and academic. Williams was the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, a syndicated columnist, and author. Williams held classical liberal and libertarian views,[1] and wrote frequently for Townhall, WND, and Jewish World Review. Williams was also a popular guest host of the Rush Limbaugh radio show when Limbaugh was unavailable.[2]

  1. ^ "Free Market Mojo".
  2. ^ Limbaugh, Rush. "The World Will Miss the Hilarious and Brilliant Walter Williams". RushLimbaugh.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.