Keep in mind the following: 1. Economic theories can be empirically descriptive without being constructively prescriptive (much like other theoretical discipli

Keep in mind the following: 1. Economic theories can be empirically descriptive without being constructively prescriptive (much like other theoretical disciplines, such as math or physics), 2. You're reading about his work from what is effectively a watered down blurb on a Bloomberg webpage, 3. He actually is the founder and chief investment officer of a fund with over $5B AUM, so yes, he likely is "rich".