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Thomas James DiLorenzoAmerican economist, professor
Date of Birth: 08.08.1954
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Thomas J. DiLorenzo: Economist and Critic of Antitrust Regulation
- Academic Background and Career
- Advocacy and Criticism
- Literary Contributions
- Notable Articles
Thomas J. DiLorenzo: Economist and Critic of Antitrust Regulation
Thomas J. DiLorenzo is an American economist, professor, and advocate of the Austrian School of Economics.
Academic Background and Career
DiLorenzo received his PhD in economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a Senior Fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, where he lectures and participates in events.
Advocacy and Criticism
DiLorenzo is a staunch critic of antitrust regulation, arguing that it "restricts output and productivity growth, contributes to the loss of American industrial competitiveness, and is routinely used to stifle competition." He also challenges the view that the New Deal helped the United States overcome the Great Depression.
DiLorenzo advocates for greater state power and the right of states to secede from the United States.
Literary Contributions
DiLorenzo is the author of over ten books, including:"The Real Lincoln: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War" (co-authored with James T. Bennett)
"Lincoln Unmasked: What You're Not Supposed to Know About Dishonest Abe" (co-authored with Joseph A. Morris)
"The Wrath of Angels: The American Revolution and the Masonic Conspiracy"
"Hamilton's Curse: How Jefferson's Arch Enemy Betrayed the American Revolution and Cursed Its Legacy"
DiLorenzo's books have received mixed reviews and sparked controversy.
Notable Articles
"Do Walmart Shoppers Support Walmart Employees?""The Case for Secession"
"The Myth of the Robber Barons"
