Richard D. Wolff is an American Marxian economist. Today he is quoted in various media as saying "The American Empire is Over."
Wolff is a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School in New York City. He is known for his work on economic methodology, class analysis, and critiques of capitalism.
That two allegedly "prominent' U.S. Universities would employ an openly Marxist professor tells you all you need to know about American Academia!
Here's a more detailed look at his background and areas of expertise:
Academic Background:
Wolff earned degrees in history and economics from Harvard, Stanford, and Yale.
Marxian Economics:
He is a prominent voice in Marxian economics, focusing on class analysis and the structure of capitalist economies.
Critiques of Capitalism:
Wolff is known for his critical analysis of capitalism and his advocacy for alternative economic systems, particularly worker cooperatives.
Current Affiliations:
He is a professor emeritus at UMass Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School.
Public Engagement:
Wolff is also a prominent public intellectual, appearing frequently in media and giving lectures on economic issues. He co-founded Democracy at Work, a non-profit media organization, according to Wikipedia.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Wolff said the world’s largest economic power is no longer the U.S. and its allies, but China and the BRICS countries. Yet, no American politician dares to tell the people: “It’s over.”
