Walter E. Williams

Walter Edward Williams (March 31, 1936 – December 1, 2020) was an American economist, commentator, and academic. He was the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University. He was known for his classical liberal and libertarian views. His writings frequently appeared on Townhall.com, "WND", and "Jewish World Review". He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Williams died on December 1, 2020, in Devon, Pennsylvania at the age of 84.