Michael conducts research and policy analysis on the International Monetary Fund, debt, and economic sanctions at CEPR.
Michael’s research focuses on the global political economy, how the structures of the global economic architecture affect development in the Global South, and the prospects of constructing a New International Economic Order. Prior to CEPR, Michael has worked on issues related to foreign policy and international development at Win Without War, the United Nations, and more.
Michael holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he studied international political and economic development, and a BA in international relations and sociology from Brown University.
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CEPR Sanctions Watch January 2025
Explore the latest developments in international sanctions. Discover the effects of sanctions on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela, and more.

Tinkering with a Broken Policy: The IMF’s 2024 Surcharge Reform
Explore the consequences of IMF surcharge reforms. Find out how changes to the fees levied by the International Monetary Fund affect borrowing costs.

CEPR Sanctions Watch December 2024
Read our in-depth analysis on the impact of sanctions on Afghanistan’s economy and the latest developments in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Ukraine, Syria, and Venezuela in this edition of Sanctions Watch.

CEPR Sanctions Watch November 2024
Stay up to date with the latest news on sanctions. Learn about the impact of recent events on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and more.

CEPR Sanctions Watch October 2024
Stay informed with Sanctions Watch. Explore the impact of economic sanctions on global affairs and the human costs they entail.

IMF Reforms Are Welcome, But Surcharges Still Must Go
Discover the harmful impact of IMF surcharges and the need for their complete elimination. Explore the reforms announced and their implications for developing countries.

CEPR Sanctions Watch September 2024
Read the September 2024 edition of CEPR’s Sanctions Watch for critical insights and updates about the use and consequences of economic sanctions.

CEPR Sanctions Watch August 2024
Get a deeper understanding of the impact of economic sanctions through CEPR’s Sanctions Watch. Stay informed with this monthly news round-up.

CEPR Sanctions Watch July 2024
Discover the economic, political, and social consequences of sanctions on countries like Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, and others.
