Peter St. Onge

Peter St. Onge

Senior Economist, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies

Peter is a Senior Economist in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.

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Peter St. Onge, PhD, is an economist and public policy expert recognized for his clear, data‑driven analysis of taxation, monetary policy, and government regulation. He earned his doctorate in Economics from George Mason University and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from McGill University. Before entering the policy arena, St. Onge worked in corporate marketing and strategy and served as an assistant professor of International Trade and Marketing at Feng Chia University in Taiwan. His international experience spans Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and Japan, contributing to his global perspective on economic issues and allowing him to converse in five languages.

St. Onge has held research and fellowship positions at leading free‑market institutions, including The Heritage Foundation, the Montreal Economic Institute, and the Mises Institute. His commentary and research have appeared in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Globe and Mail, The Financial Post, Business Insider, Bloomberg, and CoinDesk. He has authored numerous policy papers, journal articles, and book chapters addressing inflation, financial regulation, technology policy, and economic freedom. Today, he is widely known for his accessible explanations of complex economic trends, particularly through his daily economics briefs that reach an audience of over 300,000.