Born in 1973 and grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. Graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1992. Holds a BSc in Political Science and a postgraduate diploma in Asian studies.

American economist, columnist, and blogger. Professor at George Mason University, holding the Holbert L. Harris chair in the economics department. Co-host of the economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of Marginal Revolution University.