An Interview with Steve H. Hanke on His Life and Work in Economics

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07/18/2025 Articles of Interest Steve H. Hanke

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In this in-depth interview, Steve H. Hanke—renowned economist, seasoned trader, and Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Mises Institute—reflects on his remarkable journey from rural Iowa to global economic advisory. With stories spanning egg futures, all the way to currency reform, Hanke offers insights into the practical application of economics, the value of hard work, and the evolution of his thinking over the course of decades in academia and policy.

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Steve H. Hanke

Steve Hanke is a Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Mises Institute and a Professor of Applied Economics at the Johns...

An Interview with Steve H. Hanke on His Life and Work in Economics

07/18/2025 Articles of Interest Steve H. Hanke

Hanke is Professor of Applied Economics at The Johns Hopkins University. His work is on the economics of water, natural resources, privatization, currency boards, dollarization, and finance. He has been a market commenter, and economic adviser to presidents and prime ministers.

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