James Michael Surowiecki is an American journalist known for his work in business and finance journalism. Born on April 30, 1967, he has contributed significantly to the field through his insightful writings and analyses.

Surowiecki was a staff writer at The New Yorker where he wrote a regular column known as "The Financial Page." Before joining The New Yorker in 2000, he wrote the Moneybox column for Slate. In addition to his work at these publications, he has been a contributing editor at Fortune and a staff writer at Talk. His business columns have appeared in New York, and he has contributed articles to prestigious publications including the Wall Street Journal, Wired, the Times Magazine, the Washington Post, and Lingua Franca.

Surowiecki's expertise extends beyond journalism; he is also a published author. His book, "The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies, and Nations," released in 2004, explores the power of collective decision-making and has been well-received.

James Surowiecki resides in Brooklyn, New York, where he continues to influence the landscape of financial journalism with his keen insight and thoughtful commentary.