Politician, Economic Policy Expert & Author; CEO of Collins & Aikman Corporation

New York, NY, USA
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David A. Stockman Biography

David A. Stockman started his political career as a U.S. Representative from Michigan and later served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan. As the key architect of "Reaganomics," Stockman made efforts to reduce federal government spending and curb the "welfare state." His frankness in expressing his views was made evident in the "The Education of David Stockman" article in the Atlantic Monthly. Post his tenure at the Office of Management and Budget, Stockman turned to writing and penned the memoir "The Triumph of Politics: Why the Reagan Revolution Failed," offering a critical analysis of the Reagan administration's inability to offset tax cuts with reduced government spending.

After his political stint, Stockman ventured into the private sector, becoming CEO of Collins & Aikman Corporation. His business acumen is reflected in his additional roles, serving on the board of directors of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and as a trustee of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. His candidness continued as he vocally criticized fiscal irresponsibility within the Republican Party and U.S. interventionist foreign policy.

Stockman's expertise extends beyond politics and business. He authored several books, including "The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America," where he shared his insights on economic policies. He frequently appears in various media outlets, discussing economic issues and advocating for noninterventionist policies and opposing increased military spending. His commitment to sharing his views and knowledge extends to his personal blog, "David Stockman's Contra Corner," where he writes on economic matters. He has shown his progressive side by expressing his support for gay marriage and signing a brief with other Republicans.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/24/2026.

David A. Stockman Videos

David Stockman: "This Won't End Well" As Our Runaway Debt & Deficit Finally Start Mattering

David Stockman: "This Won't End Well" As Our Runaway Debt & Deficit Finally Start Mattering

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