Dr. Yaron Brook, a financial economist, speaker, author, and educator, is a renowned expert on capitalism and economic freedom. He holds an MBA and PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and was an award-winning professor at Santa Clara University. Dr. Brook is Chairman of the Board of The Ayn Rand Institute. He is a frequent guest on national radio and television, discussing topics like business ethics, tribalism, and self-interest. As host of The Yaron Brook Show online, he promotes Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism and free markets to global audiences. He is a best-selling author and former contributor to Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Dr. Brook is a sought-after speaker who travels worldwide, inspiring critical thinking on reason, individualism, and capitalism.