Walter Block
Austrian School economist and prominent anarcho-capitalist
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Summary
Walter Block was born on August 21, 1941[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as an economist[3], businessperson[4], and philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (974 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[8]
- Employer: Loyola University New Orleans[9]
- Educated at: Columbia University[10], Brooklyn College[11], James Madison High School[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Gary Becker[13]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Austrian school[16]
- Commons category: Walter Block[17]
- Residence: United States[18]
- Family name: Block[19]
- Given name: Walter[20], Edward[21]
- Official website: https://walterblock.com[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Walter Block[23]
- Commons gallery: Walter Block[24]
- Web feed URL: https://bashanlondon.com/feed[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
Walter Block has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include Defending the Undefendable[29], a written work[30].
FAQs
Where was Walter Block born?
Walter Block was born in Brooklyn[2].
What did Walter Block do for work?
Walter Block worked as an economist[3], businessperson[4], and philosopher[5].
Where did Walter Block go to school?
Walter Block was educated at Columbia University[10], Brooklyn College[11], and James Madison High School[12].