Farid Khavari
Encyclopedia
Farid A. Khavari is an economist
, author, patent-holder and small business owner. In 2010, he ran as an independent candidate for Governor of Florida.
, Iran
. He was among the first group of people to serve in the Iran Education Corps and spent two years teaching in a northern Iranian village.
Khavari graduated from the University of Hamburg
with a Masters in Economics (1973) and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bremen
(1976).
He is married to Janilla A. Khavari, and together they have two children, Armin and Bianca.
and Iran
.
In 1978, Khavari entered the Solar Energy industry and formed General Solar Technology, Inc. in Miami, Florida. While at GST, Khavari worked in both research & development and in the manufacturing, distribution and installation of solar energy systems.
A key part of Khavari's economic plan is to create The Bank of the State of Florida. "Using the fractional reserve regulations that govern all banks, we can earn billions per year for Florida's treasury, while saving thousands of dollars per year for Florida homeowners," Khavari said. "After we cover the $50 billion in Florida State Board of Administration
losses, we can reduce taxes."
Thus far, Khavari's Economic Plan has received a positive response, with some asking whether it could work in their state or municipality.
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, author, patent-holder and small business owner. In 2010, he ran as an independent candidate for Governor of Florida.
Personal
Khavari was born in YazdYazd
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province in Iran, and a centre of Zoroastrian culture. The city is located some 175 miles southeast of Isfahan. At the 2006 census, the population was 423,006, in 114,716 families....
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. He was among the first group of people to serve in the Iran Education Corps and spent two years teaching in a northern Iranian village.
Khavari graduated from the University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
The University of Hamburg is a university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by Wilhelm Stern and others. It grew out of the previous Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen and the Kolonialinstitut as well as the Akademisches Gymnasium. There are around 38,000 students as of the start of...
with a Masters in Economics (1973) and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bremen
University of Bremen
The University of Bremen is a university of approximately 23,500 people from 126 countries that are studying, teaching, researching, and working in Bremen, Germany...
(1976).
He is married to Janilla A. Khavari, and together they have two children, Armin and Bianca.
Career
After earning a Ph.D. in Economics, Khavari served as a research associate at several economic institutes in Germany. He was also the editor of Raw Materials at Entwicklungspolitische Informationen. He has written nine books, published in the US, GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
In 1978, Khavari entered the Solar Energy industry and formed General Solar Technology, Inc. in Miami, Florida. While at GST, Khavari worked in both research & development and in the manufacturing, distribution and installation of solar energy systems.
2010 gubernatorial candidate
On June 22, 2009 Khavari announced his intention to run for Governor as a Democratic candidate. On his campaign website, Khavari stated that "Florida has huge economic potential, but what we have are huge economic problems. We can't look to Wall Street, or the banks, or Washington, or our Florida politicians to solve these problems. Our Florida politicians helped create this mess, yet not one of them has a plan to fix it, only plans for how to get elected." Khavari goes on to say "That is why I am running for governor. I am an economist, and I have a comprehensive plan to solve Florida's economic problems without higher taxes. This plan will also enable you and your family, and all Floridians, to build the economic security you need and deserve."A key part of Khavari's economic plan is to create The Bank of the State of Florida. "Using the fractional reserve regulations that govern all banks, we can earn billions per year for Florida's treasury, while saving thousands of dollars per year for Florida homeowners," Khavari said. "After we cover the $50 billion in Florida State Board of Administration
Florida State Board of Administration
The Florida State Board of Administration manages pension funds for nearly 1 million current and retired Florida teachers, public employees, and their families...
losses, we can reduce taxes."
Thus far, Khavari's Economic Plan has received a positive response, with some asking whether it could work in their state or municipality.
Books authored
Khavari is the author of nine books, published in the U.S., Germany and Iran. He has also written numerous articles on energy, economics and politics. Khavari's 1993 book Environomics was praised for proposing a "comprehensive and thought-provoking revisioning of contemporary economic practice and understandings."Patents
- Solar heating check valve and flow indiactor (US 4474209)
- Orthopedic Pillow (D306245)