Tim is an atmospheric physicist whose research interests include how snowflakes swirl, the impact of clouds on climate, and the thermodynamic forces governing long-run global economic growth. These studies look for simple physical principles that explain complex dynamical behaviors, whether they are human or physical. He is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah.
Economic engine erring
01/07/2026
Climate inflation is the light on the dashboard telling us our economic vehicle is clapped out. Tim Garrett and Matheus Grasselli suggest some roadside maintenance. What are the thermodynamic origins