Saifedean Ammous
Saifedean Ammous is a world-renowned economist, educator, and bestselling author on Bitcoin. He is the Founder and CEO of Saifedean.com, where he teaches economics to thousands of students worldwide and hosts The Bitcoin Standard Podcast, where he discusses Austrian Economics and Bitcoin. Dr. Ammous’s work on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency has made him a household name in the financial sector. His book, The Bitcoin Standard, is the bestselling study of the economics of Bitcoin which has been translated to over 35 languages. His research interests also include energy and environmental economics as well as monetary economics and political economy. Previously, he spent more than a decade at Lebanese American University, joining the institution in 2009 as a Lecturer in Economics until his departure in 2019 as an Associate Professor of Economics.
Saifedean Ammous Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and CEO
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Associate Professor of Economics
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Instructor
Academic History
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Ph.D., Sustainable Development
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M.Sc., Development Management
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B.S., Mechanical Engineering
The Bitcoin Standard is the bestselling, groundbreaking study of the economics of Bitcoin.
Saifedean is a pioneer in the economies of cryptocurrencies and their potential to change the world for the better.
The book was a pioneer in explaning Bitcoin's value proposition as the hardest money ever discovered, and the only working alternative to national central banks for international payments.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
He has a keen interest in Austrian economics and free markets, offering a unique perspective on the world.
His research interests include energy and environmental economics as well as monetary economics and political economy.
His research is motivated by a consideration of knowledge problems in economics and social affairs.
He is currently conducting research on the economic roots of the recent popular revolutions in the Arab world.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Dr. Ammous is a commentator on economic, social and political affairs.
He has featured in major media outlets, including Forbes, Bitcoinist, The New York Times, Bitcoin Magazine and Markets Insider.
His speeches focus on economics, bitcoin, and the history of money.