Vincent J. Geloso is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University. He held prior appointments at Texas Tech University, Bates College and King’s University College. Mr. Geloso obtained his BS in economics and politics at the Université de Montréal. He holds a PhD in economic history from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a master’s degree in economic history from the same institution. He is also associate editor at Structural Change and Economic Dynamics and Essays in Economic and Business History. He is also the honorary senior economist at the Montreal Economic Institute.