Dr. Mark Skousen is a professional economist, financial advisor, university professor, and author. He has written more than 25 books covering economics, personal finance, and investing, with notable titles including 'Economic Logic,' 'A Viennese Waltz Down Wall Street,' and 'The Making of Modern Economics.' He also authored 'The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin.'

Skousen is the Chair of Management at Grantham University and produces the annual 'FreedomFest' conference in Las Vegas.