Paul Oranika is a retired professor of Political Science and Public Administration who taught at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He is the author of five published books, including Nigeria One Nation Two Systems; Hedge Funds: Investment Vehicles for the Global Economy; and Stock Market Trading: Beginner's Guide for Profitable Investing. He is co-author of Practical Derivatives: A Transactional Approach, Third Edition.
Oranika's work spans political economy, public administration, and financial markets, combining academic scholarship with practical analysis for policymakers and investors. Early in his career he was recognized in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities (1980-81). He also served as Editor-in-Chief for Hedge Fund Database - HedgeCo.Net the Leading Free Online Hedge Fund Database and source of News on Hedge Funds, a Florida-based hedge fund company publication. His writing aims to inform public debate and provide actionable insights for leaders, youth, and engaged citizens.
