TC

Tyler Cowen

Economist at George Mason University; blogs at Marginal Revolution; hosts the podcast Conversations with Tyler

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Tyler Cowen, updated daily.

All219Video10Podcast1Post208Content from April 2026 onward
5 weeks ago
Aug 19

How much can you consistently care about animal welfare?

We explore the welfare costs of the loss of animal life in a consequentialist total utilitarian framework that incorporates the intrinsic value of living beings through their sentience.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 19

Declining Occupations and Career Outcomes in the United States

This strikes me as somewhat less of a problem than I might have thought: We study long-run career consequences of initial employment in an occupation that subsequently declines.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 19

Capitalizing untethered AI agents

That is my latest piece of writing, co-authored with Sonia Farrell Pearson of Harvard.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 19

Tyler Cowen – Tetragrammaton

In this clip, Rick speaks with Tyler Cowen about the expectation to go to college established by big education.

tetragrammaton.com
5 weeks ago
Aug 18

Some fertility and AI forecasts

The 2024 forecast is particularly pessimistic about China’s fertility prospects.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 18

Morocco facts of the day, Morocco is not hopeless

For decades, South Africa was the great success story of African industrialization.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 18

How economics is changing

As a proportion of the literature, research about econometric theory, monetary policy and corporate governance has slumped. Meanwhile, papers on development, crime and gender are on the up.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 17

What should I ask Roman Mars?

Yes I will be doing a Conversation with him. Most of all he is obsessed with design, here is Wikipedia: Roman Mars is an American radio producer.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 17

Somalia facts of the day

The fruits of better security are plain to see. “Business is booming,” says Gamal Hassan, the commerce minister. New buildings are going up at a frenetic pace.

Marginal REVOLUTION
5 weeks ago
Aug 16

Things you cannot buy in America?

3. Exterior roller shutters (Rollladen) In much of Europe, homes feature heavy shutters integrated into the exterior of the window, enabling total blackout and better insulation.

Marginal REVOLUTION
MORE PEOPLE ON RECORDAL