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Born on June 6, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, United States, Judy Shelton is an economist. Judy Shelton is 72 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Utah.
My Take
Shelton interests me as one of economics' genuine contrarians. Advocating a return to the gold standard and comparing the Federal Reserve to Soviet planning is not the safe path to influence, yet she pursued it all the way to a White House advisory role under Trump. I do not have to agree with her to respect the conviction. In a field that rewards consensus, a thinker willing to stand outside it sharpens the debate. Whether her ideas prove right or wrong, her refusal to be domesticated by the mainstream is precisely what makes monetary policy arguments worth following.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Judy Shelton
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュディ・シェルトン
- Reading
- じゅでぃ・しぇるとん
- Born
- June 6, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- economist
2. Background
- University
- University of Utah
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/judyshel
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy%20Shelton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27916164
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Judy Shelton born?
Born June 6, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Judy Shelton from?
Judy Shelton is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Judy Shelton do?
Judy Shelton works as economist.
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