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Edward Wayne Younkins is Professor of Accountancy and Business at Wheeling University, where he also serves as Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality. He founded the university's undergraduate major in Political and Economic Philosophy and established both the MBA and MSA programs. Dr. Younkins holds a Ph.D. in Accountancy from the University of Mississippi and earned honors on both CPA and CMA examinations.
Dr. Younkins' research focuses on the philosophical foundations of capitalism, exploring the connections between Objectivism, Austrian Economics, Aristotelian ethics, and positive psychology. His work centers on developing a comprehensive paradigm of human flourishing and happiness in free societies, examining how individual liberty creates conditions for human potential to be fully realized.
His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarship at the intersection of philosophy, economics, and political theory, with particular emphasis on Ayn Rand's work, the Austrian School of Economics, and the ethical dimensions of free markets. Dr. Younkins' research shows a clear trajectory toward synthesizing diverse intellectual traditions into a coherent framework for understanding human flourishing.
Among his notable recognitions is the Outstanding Educator Award for 1997 from the West Virginia Society of CPAs. His scholarly impact extends through his editorial roles with Reason Papers, Libertarian Papers, and the Journal of Ayn Rand Studies.
As an academic leader, Dr. Younkins has shaped curriculum development through founding the Political and Economic Philosophy major and establishing graduate business programs. His Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality serves as a hub for research examining the moral foundations of market economies and their relationship to human flourishing.
