Walter E. Williams | |
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.jpg) Williams in 2013 | |
| Born | Walter Edward Williams March 31, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 2020 (aged 84) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | California State University, Los Angeles (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (MA, PhD) |
| Years active | 1959−2020 |
| Spouse |
Connie Taylor
(m. 1960; died 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Academic career | |
| Field | Economics, education, politics, free market, race relations, liberty |
| Institution | George Mason University Temple University Los Angeles City College California State University, Los Angeles Grove City College |
| School or tradition | Laissez-faire |
| Contributions | Analysis of Davis–Bacon Act Research on occupational licensing, specifically in the taxi industry |
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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]
- ^ "Free Market Mojo".
- ^ Limbaugh, Rush. "The World Will Miss the Hilarious and Brilliant Walter Williams". RushLimbaugh.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.