page_title: List of people influenced by Ayn Rand
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hierarchical_section_title: List of people influenced by Ayn Rand / C
caption_attribution_description: English: American economist Tyler Cowen
context_page_description: Novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand has had a significant influence on a variety of people, including writers, artists and political figures. Individuals included in this list meet at least one of the following criteria:
  they have identified at some point in their lives as followers of Rand's philosophy of Objectivism; or
  they have been involved with self-identified Objectivist organizations, such as the Nathaniel Branden Institute, the Ayn Rand Institute, or The Atlas Society; or
  they have described Rand or her works as an important influence on their lives.
  Individuals who do not meet those criteria, but have mentioned being a "fan" or enjoying Rand's works, are not included.
context_section_description: Bryan Caplan (1971– ), an American economist.
  Doug Casey, an American investment advisor and writer.
  Roy Childs (1949–1992), an American libertarian essayist and policy analyst with the Cato Institute. He wrote several essays challenging Rand's views on specific topics, most notably anarchism.
  Edward Cline (1946– ), an American novelist and essayist.
  Tyler Cowen (1962– ), an American economist and writer. He is a professor at George Mason University and is co-author of the economics blog Marginal Revolution.
  Mark Cuban (1958– ), an American businessman and television personality. He owns the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and appears on the television series Shark Tank.
caption: Economist Tyler Cowen has cited Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal as an important influence.
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