Thomas Sowell’s Impact on Economics
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In a celebration of Thomas Sowell’s contributions to the field of economics, leading economists and Sowell’s Hoover colleagues John Cogan, Michael Boskin, and David Henderson explore Sowell’s early scholarship on the history of economic thought, his examination of Say’s Law and Keynesian economics, and his evolution into a widely read public intellectual. They discuss how Sowell used historical examples, empirical evidence, and clear reasoning to challenge conventional wisdom and make complex economic ideas accessible to audiences worldwide and across generations.
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Recorded on October 20, 2025.
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Thomas Sowell’s Impact on Economics
Hoover Institution
14,012 views
In a celebration of Thomas Sowell’s contributions to the field of economics, leading economists and Sowell’s Hoover colleagues John Cogan, Michael Boskin, and David Henderson explore Sowell’s early scholarship on the history of economic thought, his examination of Say’s Law and Keynesian economics, and his evolution into a widely read public intellectual. They discuss how Sowell used historical examples, empirical evidence, and clear reasoning to challenge conventional wisdom and make complex economic ideas accessible to audiences worldwide and across generations.
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Recorded on October 20, 2025.
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