Patrick J. Howie

Patrick J. Howie is an award-winning author and economic researcher whose work explores the forces that shape decision-making, innovation, and success. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania himself, Howie has spent decades studying the intersection of economics, psychology, and influence—both in the boardroom and in society at large.

His previous works have been featured in leading media outlets and translated into multiple languages. With The Penn Effect, Howie returns to his academic roots to investigate how one Ivy League institution quietly helped forge three of the most consequential figures in modern history: Warren Buffett, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.