George Franklin Gilder (/ˈɡɪldər/; born November 29, 1939) is an American investor, writer, economist, and technology enthusiast. He was born in New York City. Gilder is the co-founder of the Discovery Institute. His 1981 international bestseller Wealth and Poverty created a supporting case for supply-side economics and capitalism during the early months of the Reagan administration. He is a critic of feminism.
