Jared Meyer is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. His research interests include microeconomic theory and the economic effects of government regulations. Meyer also publishes and presents on the need for a moral foundation for free markets. He is the coauthor along with Diana Furchtgott-Roth of Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young(Encounter Books, May 2015). He is a regular contributor to The Federalist, Forbes, Townhall, and City Journal. Meyer's research has been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Yahoo! Finance, and RealClearPolitics. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including the BBC World Service, Fox News, and NPR. Prior to joining the Manhattan Institute Meyer was a research assistant for the political philosopher Douglas Rasmussen. He received a B.S. in finance and a minor in the philosophy of law from St. John's University in New York.