Mark Skousen

Mark Skousen

Mark Skousen, Ph. D., is the editor of the monthly investment newsletter, Forecasts & Strategies, as well as three weekly trading services, Skousen High-Income Alert, Hedge Fund Trader and Fast Money Alert. He also is a professional economist, investment expert, university professor, and author of more than 25 books. He earned his Ph. D. in monetary economics at George Washington University in 1977. He currently holds the Benjamin Franklin Chair of Management at Grantham University. He has taught economics and finance at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Barnard College, Mercy College, Rollins College and Chapman University. He also has been a consultant to IBM, Hutchinson Technology and other Fortune 500 companies.

Articles

You Blew It! Will More Gun Control Laws Eliminate Gun Violence?
Second Amendment

You Blew It! Will More Gun Control Laws Eliminate Gun Violence?

May 27, 2022
The Capitalists Win at FreedomFest!
Columns

The Capitalists Win at FreedomFest!

Jul 24, 2016
Columns

Should U.S. Border Agents Deny a Canadian Speaker’s Entrance into America for Conference?

Nov 7, 2015
Free Markets

Irwin Schiff vs. the IRS

Oct 23, 2015
Columns

The Obesity Problem Is Growing Globally

Oct 16, 2015
Sen. Rubio Defends U.S. Sugar Subsidy amid Loss of American Jobs
Jobs and Economy

Sen. Rubio Defends U.S. Sugar Subsidy amid Loss of American Jobs

Aug 28, 2015
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Star Athletes Show Getting Cut from Teams Early in Life Can Spur Later Success
Columns

Star Athletes Show Getting Cut from Teams Early in Life Can Spur Later Success

Aug 21, 2015
Single-Payer Healthcare System Works in Canada?
Donald Trump

Single-Payer Healthcare System Works in Canada?

Aug 15, 2015
Is America Becoming a Third World Nation?
America

Is America Becoming a Third World Nation?

Aug 14, 2015
Should ESPN Give Bruce Jenner an Award for Courage?
ESPN

Should ESPN Give Bruce Jenner an Award for Courage?

Jun 5, 2015
Will a Weak Economy Derail the Bull Market?
Economy

Will a Weak Economy Derail the Bull Market?

May 2, 2015
This ‘One Word’ Will Lead You to Success on Wall Street
investing

This ‘One Word’ Will Lead You to Success on Wall Street

Apr 25, 2015
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You Blew It! Worst Airport in the Country?
Texas

You Blew It! Worst Airport in the Country?

Apr 18, 2015
How to Raise the Minimum Wage without Legislation
Columns

How to Raise the Minimum Wage without Legislation

Apr 17, 2015
You Blew It! How the State of California Made the Drought Worse
Columns

You Blew It! How the State of California Made the Drought Worse

Apr 12, 2015
Are There Better Options than Annuities for Income Investors?
Columns

Are There Better Options than Annuities for Income Investors?

Apr 11, 2015
Columns

Nailed It! John Mackey Recognized as World Leader

Apr 4, 2015
Finance

Steve Moore Talks about How to Win the Presidency in 2016, Unions and Money

Apr 3, 2015
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media

Nailed It! Forbes Leaves Fortune and Wall Street (Journal) Behind

Mar 28, 2015
Are We Heading for Another 1937-Style Recession?
Columns

Are We Heading for Another 1937-Style Recession?

Mar 27, 2015
Economy

You Blew It! Force People to Vote

Mar 22, 2015
Why Healthcare Investing Will Increase in Importance
GDP

Why Healthcare Investing Will Increase in Importance

Mar 21, 2015
How to be the Next Millionaire Next Door
Finance

How to be the Next Millionaire Next Door

Mar 14, 2015
Finance

You Blew It! More Saving Will Ruin the Economy?

Feb 28, 2015
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citizenship

You Blew It! Record Number of Americans Renounce Their Citizenship

Feb 21, 2015
A Simple Solution for Crumbling U.S. Transportation Infrastructure
Finance

A Simple Solution for Crumbling U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

Feb 20, 2015
Apple

How Apple’s Success Confirms the Great Man Theory and Say’s Law

Feb 13, 2015
Why are the Roads So Bad in New York?
Bill de Blasio

Why are the Roads So Bad in New York?

Feb 6, 2015
Capitalism

Capitalism Is Only for the Rich?

Jan 31, 2015
Finance

Why I Hate Taxes and Tax Collectors

Jan 30, 2015
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Feds Get Rid of Unconstitutional “Seizures” of Property
Big Government

Feds Get Rid of Unconstitutional “Seizures” of Property

Jan 24, 2015
Universal Free Community College?
College

Universal Free Community College?

Jan 17, 2015
Finance

This is the World’s Most Dangerous Tax

Jan 10, 2015
You Won’t Believe This Incredible Economic Prediction for 2015
Finance

You Won’t Believe This Incredible Economic Prediction for 2015

Jan 3, 2015
Another First on CNBC, Thanks to Rick Santelli
Finance

Another First on CNBC, Thanks to Rick Santelli

Dec 27, 2014
Columns

Janet Santa is Coming to Town: A Christmas Gift for You

Dec 22, 2014
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Bush 41, A Man of Character?
Big Government

Bush 41, A Man of Character?

Dec 14, 2014
A Stock Market Correction Could be Coming in 2015
Finance

A Stock Market Correction Could be Coming in 2015

Dec 13, 2014
Finance

Gross Output and Gross Domestic Product Show State of Economy

Dec 7, 2014
Bad Laws Lead to Bad Cops
Finance

Bad Laws Lead to Bad Cops

Dec 6, 2014
How Argentina Could Improve Its Monetary Policy
Finance

How Argentina Could Improve Its Monetary Policy

Nov 29, 2014
Big Government

You Blew It! The Case for Higher Tax Rates?

Nov 23, 2014
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Why Gold and Silver Dollar Coins Maintain Value
Finance

Why Gold and Silver Dollar Coins Maintain Value

Nov 22, 2014
Finance

Wizard of Wharton Predicts Permanently Low Rate and a Rising Market

Nov 15, 2014
Finance

Will the Elections Make Any Difference

Nov 7, 2014
Finance

Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan Makes Startling Admission

Nov 1, 2014
Finance

Paul Krugman Claims His Political Bias Does Not Influence His Economics

Oct 24, 2014
The Forbes 400: Is the American Dream Still Alive?
American Dream

The Forbes 400: Is the American Dream Still Alive?

Oct 18, 2014
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Columns

You Blew It! Rapper Arrives Late, Complains about Being Bumped

Oct 12, 2014
The Greatest Triumph in Austrian Economics Since Hayek Won the Nobel Prize
Economics

The Greatest Triumph in Austrian Economics Since Hayek Won the Nobel Prize

Oct 11, 2014