Gene Epstein

Gene Epstein (born 1944) is an American economist. He is best known for his work advancing libertarian principles and promoting free-market policies. He worked as the economics editor of Barron's Magazine from 1993 to 2018 where he wrote the influential "Economic Beat" column, focusing on macroeconomic trends and critiques of government intervention in markets. He calls himself a follower of the Austrian school of economics and is an associated scholar at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Epstein is also the founder and director of The Soho Forum, a debate series dedicated to discussing and defending libertarian ideas on economic and social issues. He frequently lectures on topics such as monetary policy, the role of government, and the ethics of capitalism. In addition to his journalism and speaking engagements, Epstein has authored books on economic policy and has contributed to a variety of academic and popular publications.

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