Darian Woods

Darian Woods is a producer for Planet Money. He blends economics, journalism, and an ear for audio to tell stories that explain the global economy. He's reported on why Australia avoided a recession longer than any other country, how Jamaica used music to fight inflation, and where the United States' two percent inflation target came from.

Before NPR, Woods worked as an adviser to the Secretary of the New Zealand Treasury. He has an honors degree in economics from the University of Canterbury and a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

The Magic Number Behind Protests

Darian Woods

Revolutions don't just happen. A data-driven approach to studying activism suggests two characteristics can vastly increase chances of success.
What Aladdin — And Napoleon — Teach Us About Copyright

Darian Woods

Disney's first wish: longer copyright protection. And Congress was their genie.
How Jamaica Found A Creative Solution To An Age-Old Problem For Central Bankers

Darian Woods

The Bank of Jamaica has committed to aggressively managing inflation. The strategy involves an unusual public relations campaign using catchy reggae music and videos.