Noah Smith

A Noah Smith is a person.

Context:
- They can typically explain Economic Concepts through clear writing and data analysis.
- They can typically evaluate Technological Innovations through balanced perspectives and historical context.
- They can typically analyze Policy Proposals through empirical evidence and practical implications.
- They can typically contextualize Global Developments through economic frameworks and geopolitical understanding.
- They can typically address Social Trends through interdisciplinary approaches and cultural observations.
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- They can often translate Academic Research into accessible insights for general readers.
- They can often examine Market Dynamics through multiple perspectives and critical lenses.
- They can often connect Economic Theory with real-world applications and everyday consequences.
- They can often balance Progressive Values with pragmatic analysis and empirical evidence.
- They can often evaluate Emerging Technology through techno-optimist lens while acknowledging potential risks.
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- They can range from being a Technical Economic Analyst to being a General Interest Writer, depending on their audience and publication venue.
- They can range from being a Progressive Policy Advocate to being an Objective Economic Observer, depending on their topic focus and analytical context.
- They can range from being a Data-Driven Researcher to being a Cultural Commentator, depending on their writing purpose and subject matter.
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- They can have Academic Background in economics discipline and scientific method.
- They can utilize Digital Platforms for content distribution and audience engagement.
- They can apply Interdisciplinary Knowledge across economic analysis, technology assessment, and social observation.
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Examples:
- Noah Smith (1980s), born and raised in Texas before studying physics at Stanford University.
- Noah Smith (2003), graduating with a Bachelor of Science in physics from Stanford University.
- Noah Smith (2003-2006), living in Japan for three years before pursuing graduate studies.
- Noah Smith (2006-2012), completing doctoral studies in economics at University of Michigan.
- Noah Smith (2011), starting the Noahpinion blog on Google Blogger platform while in graduate school.
- Noah Smith (2012-2016), working as assistant professor of behavioral finance at Stony Brook University.
- Noah Smith (2014-2021), writing as columnist for Bloomberg Opinion on economic topics.
- Noah Smith (2020), transitioning Noahpinion blog to Substack platform for expanded reach.
- Noah Smith (2021-Present), writing full-time for Noahpinion Substack on economics, technology, and culture.
- Noah Smith (2023-Present), co-hosting ECON 102 podcast with Erik Torenberg discussing economic issues and current events.
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Counter-Example(s):
- Noah A. Smith, who is a computational linguist and computer science professor rather than an economics writer.
- Paul Krugman, who focuses more on political economy and partisan perspectives rather than techno-optimism and cultural analysis.
- Tyler Cowen, who emphasizes libertarian viewpoints and historical perspectives rather than progressive frameworks.
- Matt Yglesias, who prioritizes policy analysis and institutional reforms rather than economic fundamentals.
- Brad DeLong, who specializes in economic history and macroeconomic theory rather than contemporary technology trends.
See: Automation-Rich Society, Technological Unemployment, Techno-Optimism, Economics Blogger, Digital Publishing.

References

2023

(Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Smith_(writer) Retrieved:2023-7-25.
- Noah Smith is an American blogger, journalist, and commentator on economics and current events. Smith obtained his doctorate in Economics from the University of Michigan in 2012 and was an assistant professor of Behavioral Finance at Stony Brook University. Smith writes for his own Substack blog, Noahpinion, and has also written for publications including Bloomberg, Quartz, Associated Press, Business Insider, and The Atlantic. Smith left Bloomberg in 2021 to fully focus on his current blog.

2013

(Smith, 2013) ⇒ Noah Smith. (2013). “The End of Labor: How to Protect Workers From the Rise of Robots.” In: The Atlantic, Jan 14 2013.