Economic Policy Journalist & Author; Former Editor at The Economist; Author of "The Wealth of Humans"
Ryan Avent Biography
Ryan Avent is a journalist, economist, and author whose work addresses significant economic questions and public policy issues. Avent served as an editor and economics writer at The Economist, where he held various economics roles, including authoring the Free Exchange economics column for six years. Before joining The Economist, he worked as a freelance journalist, an associate at an economics consulting firm, and an industry analyst at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Avent holds an economics degree from North Carolina State University and a Master of Science in economic history from the London School of Economics.
Avent is the author of three books spanning economics, urban policy, and the philosophy of belief. His works include "The Gated City," a Kindle single, and "The Wealth of Humans." In "The Wealth of Humans," Avent examines the impact of digital technology on the global economy, exploring topics such as productivity, social change, jobs, and income inequality. The book draws on research from leading academics and has been compared to Thomas Piketty's "Capital in the 21st Century."
Avent also wrote "In Good Faith: How the Nature of Belief Shapes the Fate of Societies," published by Yale University Press. In this book, he explores how confidence in systems of liberal democracy and free market capitalism, which he refers to as the Modern Faith, has influenced democratic backsliding and social challenges in Western countries. Avent analyzes the role of belief in shaping societal responses to issues such as authoritarianism and climate change.
Avent's work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, New Republic, Bloomberg, the Atlantic, the Guardian, and the Journal of Economic Geography. He serves as the director of portfolio communications for Select Equity Group, a New York-based investment fund. Avent's writing covers topics such as the future of work, economic policy, belief systems, and the forces shaping the global economy.
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