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Justin Vélez-Hagan

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Justin Vélez-Hagan[1] is a policy analyst, investor, entrepreneur, and author of the books, The Paradox of Fiscal Austerity and The Common Sense behind Basic Economics.[2][3][4][5][6] He is a frequent news and opinion contributor, having contributed articles to Fox News,[7] Forbes,[8] and The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C.,[9] among others. He also founded and served as the national executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, based in Washington, D.C., as well as the Macro Policy Institute and Solid G Holdings, with investments primarily in the healthcare industry.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16] In 2022, he was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to serve on the state's Joint Advisory Board of Economists.[17][18][19] Vélez-Hagan received a BS in Finance from the University of Louisville College of Business, an MBA from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Economic Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. As a former member of the United States Air Force Reserve with the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Vélez-Hagan was called to active duty and deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2012 during Operation Enduring Freedom.[20][21][22]

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  1. ^ "Bio". Dr. JVH. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  2. ^ The Paradox of Fiscal Austerity: How Cutting Deficits Saved the Modern World.
  3. ^ Velez-Hagan, Justin. Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Lexington Books. Retrieved 3 August 2017. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  4. ^ The Common Sense behind Basic Economics. Stanford University. 2015. ISBN 9781498509008. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  5. ^ Velez-Hagan, Justin (October 1, 2015). The Common Sense behind Basic Economics: A Guide for Budding Economists, Students, and Voters. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. ISBN 9781498509008.
  6. ^ Roderick, Emily (November 2, 2015). "New Book Teaches Millennials, Voters, and Politicians Basic Economics". Cision. PR Web. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Fox News Opinions by Justin Velez-Hagan". Fox News. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  8. ^ Cole, Max. "Justin Vélez-Hagan, Public Policy, in Forbes". University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Velez-Hagan at The Hill". TheHill.com. The Hill. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  10. ^ Cole, Max. "Justin Vélez-Hagan, Public Policy, Op-Ed in Fox News Latino". University of Maryland, Baltimore County. University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Puerto Rico's Financial 'Death Spiral'". WNYC New York. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  12. ^ "National Board & Staff of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce". www.NPRChamber.org. The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  13. ^ Lenzo, Krysia (February 1, 2016). "Zika: As if Puerto Rico Didn't Have Enough to Worry About". CNBC. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Solid G Holdings". Solid G Holdings. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  15. ^ "$29 Chiropractor Alexandria, VA | The Joint Landmark". www.thejoint.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  16. ^ "The Macro Policy Institute". Macro Policy Advisors. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  17. ^ "Secretary of the Commonwealth - detail". www.commonwealth.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  18. ^ "Governor Glenn Youngkin | Governor.Virginia.gov". www.governor.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  19. ^ Times-Dispatch, MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond (August 2022). "Youngkin names former Rep. Dave Brat to economists panel". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  20. ^ "459th Air Refueling Wing Photos". 459th Air Refueling Wing. United States Air Force. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  21. ^ Velez-Hagan, Justin (May 25, 2013). "A veteran remembers his Memorial Day last year in Afghanistan". NBC Universal. NBC News. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  22. ^ "459th Air Refueling Wing, U.S. Air Force, annual awards". U.S. Air Force. 19 February 2012.