Marginal Revolution (blog and ecosystem)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Marginal Revolution provides daily economics commentary, research insights, and educational resources from Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, including Marginal Revolution University courses and the Modern Principles of Economics textbook.

Target Customer

Economists, students, researchers, policymakers, and general readers interested in economics and public affairs.

Key Differentiator

Long-running, high-signal economics blog ecosystem anchored by prominent economists, integrated with education (MR University) and scholarship/funding programs (Emergent Ventures, Mercatus Center Fellowship options) and a widely cited textbook.

Implementation Timeline

Content is published daily (blog posts). Educational content and courses are available online; archaeology/EV grant details indicate opportunities to apply immediately or soon after announcements.

Pain Points

1Need reliable, timely economics analysis and policy insights.
2Desire for accessible economics education and structured courses.
3Interest in funding opportunities for policy-relevant research or social ventures.

Key Features

1Daily blog posts on economics, policy, and current affairs.
2Marginal Revolution University—courses and educational resources.
3Reference to and promotion of the Modern Principles of Economics textbook.
4Email subscription for updates.
5Information about grant/fellowship programs (Emergent Ventures) and related initiatives (Mercatus Center Fellowships).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Professor of Economics (George Mason University)
2Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics
3Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics
4Founder of Emergent Ventures
5Co-founder of Marginal Revolution University
6Host of Conversations with Tyler
7Co-author of Modern Principles of Economics

Client Results

1Readers gain access to economics commentary and research insights.
2Students and learners can engage with MR University courses.
3Users can access a widely used economics textbook (Modern Principles of Economics).
4Funding opportunities and fellowships are described via Emergent Ventures and Mercatus Center.

Competitive Advantages

1High-quality, ongoing economics commentary from established economists (Cowen and Tabarrok).
2Integrated ecosystem combining blog, education (MR University), and textbook resources.
3Explicit references to research and data (e.g., NBER working papers) in content.
4Noted recognition as one of the best economics blogs in reviews.

Key Benefits

1Timely economics analysis and policy insights.

2Access to structured online courses via MR University.

3Exposure to and availability of the Modern Principles of Economics textbook.

4Funding and fellowship opportunities (Emergent Ventures; Mercatus Center).

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A long-running economics blog by Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok offering daily analysis, access to educational resources (MR University), the Modern Principles of Economics textbook, and funding/fellowship programs (Emergent Ventures, Mercatus Center).

Target Market

Economists, students, policymakers, researchers, and readers seeking economics-focused analysis and education.

Unique Value Proposition

A premier economics content and education ecosystem—daily analysis, structured courses, a widely used textbook, and funding opportunities—driven by renowned economists and linked to active policy and research communities.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

Not specified in the provided content; there is an email subscription option available for updates.

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