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Walker A. Wright

Walker A. Wright

Author • Scholar • FAIR Conference Speaker

Walker Wright presenting at the FAIR Conference 2026

Walker Wright writes on economics, politics, and religion. He currently serves as director of programs at a Yale-based institute and has previously held academic program management roles at public policy organizations in Washington, DC.

His academic work has been published in journals such as Economic Affairs, Faith & Economics, BYU Studies, Dialogue, and Interpreter, as well as in edited volumes with academic and policy presses. His essays and commentary have appeared in Law & Liberty, Econlib, Human Progress, Deseret News, and other outlets.

His book, Nourishing the Roots: Seeking the Foundations of Latter-day Testimony, provides the basis for his 2026 FAIR Conference presentation.

Walker holds an MA in government from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA and BBA from the University of North Texas.

Bio last reviewed:
November 9, 2026

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Presentation · 2026
Nourishing the Roots
Walker A. Wright
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