Tyler Cowen

Tyler Cowen

Former Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

Tyler Cowen is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, a professor of economics at George Mason University and host of the Marginal Revolution blog.

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The Case Against Tariffs Is Getting Stronger

Economists have long understood that higher levies on imports do not reduce a nation’s trade deficit, and there is evidence they may actually increase it.

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

The Case Against Tariffs Is Getting Stronger

Economists have long understood that higher levies on imports do not reduce a nation’s trade deficit, and there is evidence they may actually increase it.

Boeing's New No-Drama 737 Jetliner Is Ready For Its Public Debut

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

A $5 Million Gold Card for Immigrants Makes Economic Sense

The US can raise a lot of revenue by selling the right to immigrate, but it should also be more open to those who can’t afford it.

50 New Citizens Take Part In Naturalization Ceremony At New Jersey's Liberty State Park

February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

Stagflation Is Poised for a Comeback

It’s unlikely that the US will suffer from inflation and unemployment as high as they were in the 1970s, but the conditions are ripe.

Poultry Farm Operates In California As Avian Flu Causes Egg Prices To Skyrocket

February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

What’s the Best Way to Reveal a Government Secret?

Trump and Congress say they want to declassify a lot of information. They should remember that transparency is not a partisan issue.

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February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

Stablecoins Will Both Replace and Entrench the Dollar

As people outside the US increasingly use cryptocurrency such as Tether, their economies will become increasingly “dollarized.”

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February 8, 2025

February 8, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

The World Needs a Plan for the Inevitable Asteroid Strike

A newly discovered asteroid will almost certainly miss the Earth when it comes around in seven years, but eventually one will make impact.

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February 3, 2025

February 3, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

Is Trading Luka Doncic Like Selling Nvidia Too Early?

The economics of basketball are changing in some fundamental ways.

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

How Did China’s Internet Become So Cool?

The popularity of apps like TikTok, RedNote and DeepSeek shows that China has an advantage over America — not only in technology, but also in vibes.

Illustrations Of TikTok And Xiaohongshu (RedNote) App

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

If Wall Street Wants to Buy More Houses, Let It

More liquidity in a market is almost always a good thing.

Residential Construction Ahead Of US Housing Starts Figures

January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

How Trump’s Protectionism Could Increase Free Trade

A world trading system that was seen as fair five years ago shouldn’t necessarily be viewed as fair today.

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January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

If You Are Reading This, AI, Please Be Kind

Writers, analysts and anyone who uses social media need to realize that, increasingly, their main audience is artificial intelligence.

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January 14, 2025

January 14, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

So Long, Net Neutrality, and Good Riddance

What did we learn from the long debate over the FCC’s ill-fated effort to regulate internet providers?

Behind The Scenes At CERN The World's Largest Particle Physics Laboratory

January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

China’s DeepSeek Shows Why Trump’s Trade War Will Be Hard to Win

A promising new model shows that innovations in artificial intelligence don’t necessarily depend on the latest chips.

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January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

How New Yorkers Will Adjust to Congestion Pricing

On the first day of the new plan, some New Yorkers benefited from a faster commute, but that may not last as drivers modify their behavior.

NY Congestion Pricing Plan's Fate Unclear After Court Ruling

January 6, 2025

January 6, 2025

OpinionTyler Cowen

Privatize the USPS? Not in an Era of Crony Capitalism

Giving the markets a greater role in the provision of public services can be good or bad, depending on both the service itself and who’s providing it.

Package Deliveries As Cyber Monday Deals Hit

December 28, 2024

December 28, 2024

OpinionTyler Cowen

Technology Will Make the Pace of Change Even Faster

Advances in AI will continue at breakneck speed in 2025, but it’s unclear how much of a difference they’ll make.

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December 18, 2024

December 18, 2024

OpinionTyler Cowen

The NBA’s Problem Is Economics, Not Basketball

It is becoming more difficult to form great teams, which makes it harder to elevate new superstars, which is what fans want.

Milwaukee Bucks v Oklahoma City Thunder: Championship - Emirates NBA Cup 2024

December 17, 2024

December 17, 2024

OpinionTyler Cowen

Why India’s Food Is the Best in the World

India’s culinary excellence can be traced to both the strengths and weaknesses of its economy.

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December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

OpinionTyler Cowen

If You Own the Business, You Can Expense Almost Anything

A new study shows how owners tend to charge more of their personal consumption to the firm.

Sushi Restaurant Inside Toyosu's New Retail Complex

December 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

OpinionTyler Cowen

Crypto Doesn’t Deserve a Tax Exemption

If the incoming Trump administration wants to reduce capital gains taxes, then it should lower them across the board.

GOP Presidential Candidate Former President Donald Trump Stops By A Crypto Currency Themed Bar In Manhattan