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Tom Woods

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Thomas Ernest Woods Jr. (born August 1, 1972) is an American author, podcast host, and libertarian commentator who is currently a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. A proponent of the Austrian School of economics, Woods hosts a daily podcast, The Tom Woods Show, and formerly co-hosted the weekly podcast Contra Krugman. Woods' The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History in 2004 interpreted U.S. history through a paleoconservative and, as described by some writers, pro-Confederate lens. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Tom Woods is the 429th most popular economist, the 20,258th most popular biography from United States and the 137th most popular American Economist.

Tom Woods is an American economist known for his work in the Austrian School of economics and his advocacy for libertarian principles. He is also recognized for his books, podcasts, and contributions to the promotion of free-market ideas.

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Among ECONOMISTS

Among economists, Tom Woods ranks 429 out of 414. Before him are Tyler Cowen, Thomas DiLorenzo, Steven Levitt, Ardo Hansson, Susan Athey, and Peter R. Orszag. After him are Robin Hanson.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Tom Woods ranks 1,371. Before him are Egil Østenstad, Calvin Davis, Derek Mills, Joanna Stone, Kevin Downes, and Matt Kenseth. After him are Melanie Paxson, Adam Vinatieri, Jugal Hansraj, Simon Coveney, Victoria Coren Mitchell, and Gary Shteyngart.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Tom Woods ranks 20,266 out of 20,380. Before him are Charlie Tahan (1998), Jacob Lofland (1996), Brittany Curran (1990), Colton Herta (2000), Santino Fontana (1982), and Nathan Adrian (1988). After him are D. J. Augustin (1987), Krystal Meyers (1988), Cristina Teuscher (1978), Cooper Flagg (2006), Angela Alsobrooks (1971), and Ty Lawson (1987).

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Among ECONOMISTS In United States

Among economists born in United States, Tom Woods ranks 137. Before him are Stephanie Kelton (1969), Tyler Cowen (1962), Steven Levitt (1967), Ardo Hansson (1958), Susan Athey (1970), and Peter R. Orszag (1968).

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