Charles Wheelan, PhD

Our guest today is a professor, journalist, speaker, and author.

He holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago, a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton University, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

He’s currently a senior lecturer and policy fellow at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College - where he’s been a member of the faculty since 2012 - teaching courses on education policy, health care, tax policy, income inequality, and other related topics.

He’s known for his engaging teaching style which has led to him being selected as one of Dartmouth’s 10 best professors by the graduating classes of 2015, 2016, and 2017.

In 2003, he published his first book Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science which is an accessible and entertaining introduction to economics for the layperson. Written in a clear, concise, informative and witty style, it’s been selected as one of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time and translated into 13 languages, including Arabic and Hebrew.

His best-selling book Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It is and Why It Matters shows us how our banking and monetary systems should work in ideal situations.

He’s also the author of books such as 10 ½ Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said, The Centrist Manifesto, and The Rationing.

So please, help me in welcoming our guest today - the New York Times bestselling author of Naked Statistics - Dr. Charles J. Wheelan!