Dr. Walter Williams is an American economist, commentator, and academic. He is the John M. Olin Distinguished professor of Economics at George Mason University, as well as a syndicated columnist and author known for his libertarian views. Williams's family during childhood consisted of his mother, his sister, and him. His father played no role in raising either child. He grew up in Philadelphia . The family initially lived in West Philadelphia, moving to North Philadelphia and the Richard Allen housing projects when Williams was ten. His neighbors included a young Bill Cosby . Williams knew many of the individuals that Cosby speaks of from his childhood, including Weird Harold and Fat Albert . Williams was a talented high school student who displayed a very inconsistent performance in his studies. Following high school, he went to California to live with his father and attend one semester at Los Angeles City College. He later said ...