Gary Galles

Professor of Economics
Pepperdine University
Gary M. Galles is a professor of economics at Pepperdine University. He is the author of The Apostle of Peace: The Radical Mind of Leonard Read.
Blog Posts
Liberty and “social” justice for all is impossible
To provide benefits under the umbrella of social justice, the government will have to violate individuals’ rights to themselves and their property.
Learn More...No, Unions Don’t Increase Everyone’s Wages
Unions leverage special government-granted powers (e.g., unique exemptions from antitrust laws) allowing current employees to prevent competition from others willing to do the same work for less.
Learn More...When Jobs Kill Wealth
A focus on jobs missing the forest for the trees. We should be focused on creating wealth, not maximizing employment.
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