Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social commentator, and author known for his laissez-faire economic perspective.

Born in North Carolina and raised in Harlem, he overcame early challenges to earn degrees from Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago.

Sowell has taught at several universities and is currently a Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.

He has authored numerous books and articles, receiving recognition for his scholarship melding history, economics, and political science.

Sowell's work often challenges conventional wisdom on social and economic issues, particularly regarding race and inequality in America.