Scott Sumner

Scott Sumner

Keynote Speaker: Director of the Program on Monetary Policy for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University

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Scott Sumner Biography

Scott Sumner is the Ralph G. Hawtrey Chair of Monetary Policy at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is also Professor Emeritus at Bentley University and Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. In his writing and research, Sumner specializes in monetary policy, the role of the international gold market in the Great Depression, and the history of macroeconomic thought.

Named by Foreign Policy magazine in 2012 as one of the “top 100 global thinkers,” Sumner has published papers in academic journals including the Journal of Political Economy, Economic Inquiry, and the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking. He is author of the popular economics blog The Money Illusion and a contributor to EconLog. His work has appeared in media outlets nationwide and beyond, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNBC, The Economist, Financial Times, Politico, The National Interest, and The American.

Sumner received his PhD and MA in economics from the University of Chicago and his BA in economics from the University of Wisconsin.

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Scott Sumner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Economy and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Sumner for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Scott Sumner generally travels from Fairfax, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, Haiyan Wang and Joseph Stiglitz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Sumner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/11/2025.

Scott Sumner Videos

Meet Scott Sumner: "The Blogger Who Saved the Economy ...
Scott Sumner | Economists on the Welfare and Regulatory States ...
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Scott Sumner, Bentley University - What Can Asset Prices Tell Us ...
  • How do I book Scott Sumner to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scott Sumner for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Scott Sumner, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Scott Sumner or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Scott Sumner for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Scott Sumner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Sumner, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Scott Sumner speak about?

    Scott Sumner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Economy, Finance, Business, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Where does Scott Sumner travel from?

    Scott Sumner generally travels from Fairfax, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Scott Sumner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Sumner for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott Sumner for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Scott Sumner or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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