David Waugh is business development and communications specialist at Coinbits, a bitcoin investment platform, where he also works as a lead research analyst. He previously worked as Managing Editor at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), overseeing the publication of AIER's The Daily Economy. He has co-authored numerous academic book chapters and journal papers on cryptocurrencies, financial markets, political economy, and higher education. His popular writings have appeared in The Hill, RealClearMarkets, National Review, Commentary, Seeking Alpha, and various other media outlets and publications.