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Tyler Cowen, born on January 21, 1962 in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, is an economist, pedagogue and writer. As of 2026, Tyler Cowen is 64 years old. Schooling on record includes Pascack Valley High School and Harvard University.
My Take
Tyler Cowen is one of the most genuinely curious minds in public life, and that is what draws me to him. A Harvard-trained economist at George Mason, he could have stayed safely inside academia, but instead he has spent over two decades writing Marginal Revolution and interviewing brilliant people on Conversations with Tyler. He is an intellectual omnivore, equally at home discussing economics, food, books, and culture. What I value most is his commitment to making serious thinking accessible without dumbing it down. In an age of narrowing specialists, his restless, open style feels both old-fashioned and urgently needed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tyler Cowen
- Name (Japanese)
- タイラー・コーエン
- Reading
- たいらー・こーえん
- Born
- January 21, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- economist / pedagogue / writer / blogger / university teacher
2. Background
- High school
- Pascack Valley High School
- University
- Harvard University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyler Cowen born?
Born January 21, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Tyler Cowen from?
Tyler Cowen is from Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
What does Tyler Cowen do?
Tyler Cowen works as economist, pedagogue, writer, blogger, university teacher.
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