The Passing of Jude Wanniski

Jude Wanniski, the former Wall Street Journal editor who invented the term "supply-side economics" and reinvigorated classical economic theory and practice, passed away on Monday, August 29 at the age of 69.

One of the least publicly well known, yet highly influential people of the twentieth century, Jude Wanniski's book The Way the World Works is essential reading for any student of U.S. economic history. For those who would like to learn more about the supply-side economic theory for which Wanniski was instrumental in advancing, a trip to the online Supply-Side University is highly recommended.