Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell

economist United States

Thomas Sowell is a renowned American economist and author, known for his conservative and libertarian views on economics, race, and social policy. Born on June 30, 1930, Sowell has had a prolific career, serving as a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He has written numerous books and articles that challenge prevailing economic theories and advocate for free-market principles. Sowell is particularly noted for his critique of government intervention in the economy and his analysis of the effects of various social policies. His work has earned him a significant following among conservatives and libertarians, and he is often sought for his insights on contemporary economic issues. Recently, he made headlines by warning that President Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to a trade war reminiscent of the disastrous Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the 1930s, which exacerbated the Great Depression.

Born on Jun 30, 1929 (95 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
323,114
Power
6,870$
Sentiment
5.81
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 2 5.50 0.11% +0% 97,338,583 111,627 $340,000 390$
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,458 $21,000,000 4,660$
Mexico 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 128,932,753 115,635 $1,200,000 1,076$
Italy 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 60,461,826 22,377 $2,000,000 740$
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 38,137 18 $6,900 3$
Totals 6 617,773,950 323,115 $24,546,900 6,869$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Thomas Sowell weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariffs, warning they risk triggering a trade war and repeating the 'devastating history' of past trade policies. 6

Fox News: Thomas Sowell says Trump's tariffs risk replaying 'devastating history'