Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, the world's largest economics bloggers, discuss their journey of starting and growing their blog, the impact of controversial posts, the importance of consistency in content production, the power of intellectual curiosity, and their collaboration and communication methods.

In this discussion, Alex Tabarrok, an economics professor at George Mason University, and Scott Duke Kominers, a Harvard Business School researcher, dive into the intriguing world of prediction markets. They assess the recent election performance of these markets compared to traditional polling, explore their design challenges, and discuss the implications of integrating AI and blockchain technology. The pair also contemplate innovative governance models like futarchy and the future of journalism shaped by predictive capabilities. Their insights promise a fresh perspective on information aggregation.

In this engaging conversation, economist Alex Tabarrok shares insights on the decline of American economic dynamism and the decreasing number of startups. He reflects on the migration of talented professionals to finance and questions the sustainability of the recent surge in post-pandemic startups. The discussion also tackles complex issues like crime trends, cash bail dynamics, and the unpredictable future of AI. With a touch of humor, Tabarrok emphasizes the importance of practical skills and diverse perspectives in today's evolving economy.