Who is he: Richard J. Maybury is widely regarded as one of the top free-market writers in America. Maybury's articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and other major publications. President of Henry Madison Research, Inc., Maybury is a world-renowned author, lecturer and analyst who consults with business firms and individuals in the U.S. and Europe.

Richard Maybury is often compared to General Billy Mitchell. You may remember that Mitchell foretold the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Maybury was one of those rare individuals with the amazing knack for seeing through the "conventional wisdom" and political smoke screens, to spot crucial new trends – the kind that catch most other experts by surprise.

Throughout the 1990s, Maybury warned about a coming world war between Washington and Muslims, but few listened, just as few listened to Mitchell. Ever since 9-11, thousands have been hanging on Maybury's every word. Subscribers who have been taking his advice — to invest in things that do well in wartime — have been reaping astounding profits. Maybury calls his viewpoint "Juris Naturalism," which means the belief in a natural law that is higher than any government's law. This, incidentally, was also the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and the other American founders.

Background: Married since 1967, Richard Maybury has lived abroad, traveled around the world, and visited 47 states and 45 countries. As former Global Affairs editor of MONEYWORLD, Richard Maybury is one of the most respected business and economics analysts in America. Maybury's articles have appeared in major publications.

Maybury has written 22 books and monographs, including his highly acclaimed Uncle Eric series of books, which focus on economics, law and history. Maybury has been interviewed on more than 250 radio and TV shows across America, on topics ranging from monetary policy, investments and business cycles to the geopolitics of the Mideast oil region and former Soviet Union, as well as U.S. foreign policy.