Martin Anderson

Martin Anderson (1937–2015) was an eminent United States figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Martin exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Martin Anderson was an American academic, economist, author, policy analyst, and adviser to U.S. politicians and presidents, including Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon. In the Nixon administration, Anderson was credited with helping to end the military draft and creating the all-volunteer armed forces. Under Reagan, Anderson helped draft the administration's original economic program that became known as “Reaganomics.” A political conservative and a strong proponent of free-market capitalism, he was influenced by libertarianism and opposed government regulations that limited individual freedom....

The passing of Martin Anderson on 2015-01-03 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.