Dr. Roberts is a distinguished American economist, author, and former public official who has made an indelible mark on economic policy and public discourse. Serving as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy under President Ronald Reagan, he played a pivotal role in shaping the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981.
With a career spanning academia, journalism, and public service, Dr. Roberts has held prestigious academic positions at institutions like Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Tulane University, and Georgetown University, where he served as the inaugural William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy.
Beyond academia, Dr. Roberts brought his expertise to journalism, serving as an associate editor and columnist for The Wall Street Journal and writing for Business Week and the Scripps Howard News Service. His acclaimed books include The Supply-Side Revolution: An Insider's Account of Policymaking in Washington and The Tyranny of Good Intentions: How Prosecutors and Bureaucrats Are Trampling the Constitution in the Name of Justice.
Dr. Roberts' contributions have not gone unnoticed—he was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honour by France in 1987. Today, he continues to share his deep insights on economic and political issues through his writings and public appearances.
