Josh Smith began working as a research assistant at the Show-Me Institute in October 2008. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri–Saint Louis, majoring in economics and math. A lifelong Saint Louis resident, Josh attained his associate’s degree in mathematics from St. Louis Community College, and plans on pursuing a graduate degree in the same field. First introduced to free-market economics circa 2002, today Josh considers widespread economic freedom to be one of the most important goals for sound public policy. Working at the Show-Me Institute is Josh's first foray into public policy.
