Lawrence Reed ( born Lawrence Reed , September 25, 1953 , PA ) is an American economist.
Honorary Doctor of Public Administration (PhD), Central Michigan University (1994). Honorary Doctor of Law, University of Northwood (2008).
He graduated from Grove City College (1971-1975, Bachelor of Economics) and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1975-1978, Master of History).
In 1977 - 1984, professor of economics at Northwood University.
Since September 2008, President of the Foundation for Economic Education .