• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Photo of Steve H. Hanke
Twitter icon
Photo of Steve H. Hanke
Steve H. Hanke
Twitter icon

Steve H. Hanke is a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and senior contributing columnist at Fortune. He served on President Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers. Known as “the Money Doctor,” he’s advised presidents and prime ministers for over 40 years.

congress
Commentary
Congress is violating the Constitution—and a $39 trillion debt is the proof
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 31, 2026
trump
Commentary
The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 23, 2026
trump
Commentary
The U.S. just hit $39 trillion in debt. Here’s the constitutional fix that Congress won’t touch
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 20, 2026
trump
Commentary
Something will cause inflation to go up this year, but it’s not oil
By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodMarch 9, 2026
trump
Commentary
Trump is set to throw another tariff tantrum at the state of the union. Economists know better
By Steve H. HankeFebruary 24, 2026
trump
Commentary
Trump’s tariffs: a lesson in economic and legal ignorance
By Steve H. HankeFebruary 23, 2026
Javier Milei, Donald Trump
Commentary
Argentina passes the begging bowl, again
By Steve H. HankeOctober 13, 2025
It’s time to unmask the Trump tariffs for what they really are: A giant national sales tax that will hobble U.S. economic growth
Finance
It’s time to unmask the Trump tariffs for what they really are: A giant national sales tax that will hobble U.S. economic growth
By Steve H. Hanke and Shawn TullyAugust 26, 2025
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell
Commentary
Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it’s about the money supply
By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodAugust 21, 2025
Imran Khan
Commentary
The Money Doctor and ‘Captain Pakistan’: Steve Hanke on his last call with Imran Khan and the doom loop gripping Pakistan
By Steve H. HankeAugust 10, 2025
Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it
Commentary
Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it
By Matt Sekerke and Steve H. HankeMay 30, 2025
The U.S.-China trade war’s 90-day pause was 70 years in the making
Commentary
The U.S.-China trade war’s 90-day pause was 70 years in the making
By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengMay 15, 2025
U.S. corporate earnings growth is on the road to zero
Commentary
U.S. corporate earnings growth is on the road to zero
By Steve H. Hanke and Guy PetchoApril 30, 2025
Ending the U.S. trade deficit with tariffs is impossible, and it risks eliminating two longstanding U.S. surpluses
Commentary
Ending the U.S. trade deficit with tariffs is impossible, and it risks eliminating two longstanding U.S. surpluses
By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannApril 28, 2025
What ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ proponents—who have Trump’s ear—get wrong about the U.S. dollar
Commentary
What ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ proponents—who have Trump’s ear—get wrong about the U.S. dollar
By Steve H. Hanke and John A. TatomApril 25, 2025
1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
3
Most Popular
Middle East
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept itplaceholder alt text
By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
Environment
Leo DiCaprio teams with Jeff and Lauren Sanchez Bezos on $200 million plan to save 100 endangered speciesplaceholder alt text
By The Associated PressAugust 5, 2026
Energy
Michael Dell’s son built a $13 billion home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years oldplaceholder alt text
By Jordan BlumAugust 6, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.