
Michael R. Strain
Michael R. Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, is the author, most recently, of The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It) (Templeton Press, 2020).
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Why Is Trump Undermining the US Economy?
Why Is Trump Undermining the US Economy?
Mar 17, 2025 Michael R. Strain offers three explanations for a set of policies that have sent investor confidence into a tailspin.
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How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
Feb 20, 2025 Michael R. Strain foresees the US president building on a strong economy, so long as he steers clear of populist policies.
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Could High-Skill Immigration Increase Under Trump?
Could High-Skill Immigration Increase Under Trump?
Jan 16, 2025 Michael R. Strain argues that the recent kerfuffle over foreign workers underscores the president-elect’s pragmatic instincts.
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Populism Never Lasts
Populism Never Lasts
Dec 13, 2024 Michael R. Strain draws on history to assess the durability of Donald Trump's brand of politics.
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A Trump Boom?
A Trump Boom?
Nov 19, 2024 Michael R. Strain thinks the president-elect’s economic policies could be wildly successful if he avoids his worst impulses.