Dr. Mark Skousen is a leading economist, financial publisher, and tireless advocate for liberty whose work bridges the worlds of academia, business, and public policy. As the founder and producer of FreedomFest, Mark has created one of the largest gatherings of free minds in the world—a forum where thinkers, creators, and leaders come together to celebrate liberty in all its forms.
With a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University, Mark has taught at Columbia Business School, Barnard, and Chapman University, and was named a Presidential Fellow at Chapman in 2019. He served as the former economist for the CIA and is the author of over 25 books, including The Structure of Production, The Making of Modern Economics, EconoPower, and The Maxims of Wall Street.
As editor of the popular investment newsletter Forecasts & Strategies since 1980, Mark has helped thousands of readers navigate the markets with an eye toward liberty and prosperity. His groundbreaking work on “Gross Output” has been embraced by the U.S. government as a broader measure of economic activity.
Whether he's teaching, investing, or organizing one of the most dynamic conferences in the country, Mark Skousen’s lifelong mission is clear: to educate, inspire, and empower people to think freely, live fully, and advance the cause of liberty.
