About
I am a reporter covering the U.S. economy and economic policy, with a particular specialty in stories using and explaining data. I currently serve as chief economic correspondent for The New York Times. Previously, I was chief economics writer and senior editor for FiveThirtyEight and a reporter for The Wall Street Journal. I also teach economics reporting at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Significant Work
Deepwater Horizon Coverage
Pulitzer Prize Finalist & Loeb Award Winner for reporting on the Gulf oil spill.
COVID and Its Aftermath
How the coronavirus pandemic reshaped the American economy.
The Trump Economy
What the second Trump administration has meant for workers and the economy.
Data visualizations and interactive
How the coronavirus pandemic reshaped the American economy.
Media Appearances
Podcasts
- The Daily: Why Tipping Is Everywhere
- The Daily: You have questions about the economy. We have answers.
- Planet Money: Would you trust an economist with your economy?
- Planet Money: The modal American
TV and Video
Contact me
For story pitches, feedback about my work, speaking invitations or other general inquiries, the best way to reach me is by email. I do my best to respond to all personal emails, but I don't always succeed. Please note that I do not accept speaking invitations from partisan or for-profit organizations.
If you have a confidential news tip or are concened about privacy, you can reach me on the encrypted messaging app Signal.