James Surowiecki is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he has contributed since 2000 and authored the long-running column The Financial Page. Prior to joining The New Yorker, he wrote the Moneybox column for Slate and served as a business columnist for New York magazine. His work has also appeared in prominent publications such as Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and the Washington Post, covering diverse topics including economics, technology, and sports.
Surowiecki is best known for his 2004 book, "The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies, and Nations," which explores the concept of collective intelligence and its impact on decision-making. His writing blends rigorous analysis with accessible prose, making complex economic ideas engaging for a broad audience. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he continues to contribute insightful commentary on contemporary economic and cultural issues.