Founder, Platypus Economics & University of Michigan Professor of Public Policy and Economics
Justin Wolfers: Biography at a Glance
- Justin Wolfers is one of today’s clearest translators of economics, helping audiences understand how paychecks, prices, policy, politics, risk, and opportunity shape everyday life — and what those forces mean for individuals, businesses, and the global economy.
- A Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, bestselling author, and sought-after media commentator, Justin has built a reputation for turning dense economic data into crisp, relatable insights that resonate equally with Fortune 500 executives, policymakers, and college students discovering economics for the first time.
- Recognized by the International Monetary Fund as one of the “25 economists under 45 shaping the way we think about the global economy,” Justin brings both academic rigor and real-world relevance to conversations about inflation, labor markets, trade, consumer behavior, and economic uncertainty.
- Through his television segment “The Professor Is In” on MSNBC, Justin has become known for breaking down the economic story behind the headlines with humor, clarity, and an engaging storytelling style that makes even intimidating topics feel accessible and actionable.
- Drawing from his global perspective, policy expertise, and years of teaching and commentary, Justin connects the dots between personal finances, corporate decision-making, and large-scale economic trends in a way that leaves audiences informed, energized, and excited to better understand the world around them.
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Biography
Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, a sought-after columnist and broadcast commentator, and one of today’s clearest translators of economic evidence for the public square. Known for turning complicated data into sharp, relatable insight, he helps audiences understand how economics shapes everyday life — from paychecks and prices to risk, opportunity, policy, and politics — and how those everyday decisions, in turn, shape the broader economy.
In 2026, Justin launched Platypus Economics, an independent media company dedicated to making economics more accessible, engaging, and relevant for mainstream audiences through digital content, video, and commentary. Through the platform, he is expanding his mission of bringing clear, data-driven economic analysis to audiences far beyond the classroom, helping people better understand the forces shaping business, markets, and the global economy.
Justin’s ability to make complex economic issues digestible and compelling earned him a place on the International Monetary Fund’s list of “25 economists under 45 shaping the way we think about the global economy,” and helped launch his television segment, “The Professor Is In,” on MSNBC, where he breaks down the economic story behind the headlines.
Wolfers earned his PhD in economics from Harvard University and his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Sydney, where he was awarded the University Medal.
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The Economic Story Behind the Headlines
Why do some headlines send markets soaring while others quietly reshape the way we live and work? In this engaging and highly accessible talk, Justin Wolfers breaks down the forces driving today’s economy — from inflation, tariffs, and labor markets to consumer behavior, AI, and global uncertainty — in a way that feels clear, relevant, and surprisingly entertaining. With the energy of a top broadcaster and the insight of one of the world’s leading economists, Justin connects the dots between big-picture economic trends and what they actually mean for businesses, leaders, employees, and everyday people. Audiences leave not only understanding the economy better, but feeling more confident navigating what comes next.
The Economics of AI: Who Wins, Who Loses, and What Happens Next
Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how work gets done, how companies compete, and where economic value is created. In this timely and engaging talk, Justin Wolfers cuts through the hype to focus on the measurable economic shifts already underway — from productivity and hiring to wages, investment, and market concentration.
Known for making complex ideas accessible and relatable, Justin explores the biggest questions surrounding the AI economy: Which industries and workers stand to benefit most? Where will disruption hit hardest? How will AI reshape inequality, labor markets, and global competition? And how can policy influence who ultimately wins and loses?
Rather than offering flashy predictions, Justin gives audiences a practical framework for understanding the signals that matter most — helping leaders, organizations, and individuals better position themselves for one of the largest economic transformations of our time.
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