David A. Stockman

David A. Stockman is an American politician and economist who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan and later as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing federal budget planning and government spending. Known for his fiscal conservatism, Stockman advocated for reducing government size and spending. After his political career, he became a vocal critic of certain economic policies and financial practices, and he authored books discussing fiscal responsibility and economic reform.