Jon Birger

Jon Birger is an award-winning magazine writer and a contributor to Fortune magazine. His expertise in economics and social behaviors has positioned him as an influential voice in examining how demographics and gender ratios influence markets and personal behavior. He is the author of "DATE-ONOMICS: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game," a comprehensive exploration of how sex ratios impact dating. Birger was a senior writer at Fortune from 2005 to 2010, and his writings have appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, Fast Company, Barron's, Money, Time Magazine, The Daily Mail, and New York Magazine.

Birger's insights extend beyond the pages of print media; he is a frequent guest on prominent media outlets like CNN, BBC, CNBC, and NPR, where he discusses a range of topics from the dating market to economic trends. His research often highlights the impact of sex ratios on dating and economic behaviors, making him a sought-after speaker at institutions such as The Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., South By Southwest, The Economic Club of Florida, New York City's 92nd Street Y, and during events like "The Great Love Debate."

Moreover, Birger explores broader societal impacts such as the implications of gender ratios on college campuses, their effects on campus culture, admissions policies, and the global issue of gender disparities in college graduation rates. He points out significant statistics, such as since 2000, 33% more women than men have been graduating from college in the U.S., with projections to increase to 47% by 2023. These disparities are not confined to the U.S. but are also prevalent in countries like Australia, Canada, Europe, China, and Algeria. Birger suggests that understanding brain-maturity differences between boys and girls may offer solutions to this global educational gender gap. A graduate of Brown University, Jon currently resides in Larchmont, N.Y., with his family.