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 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.
No False Solutions: IMF Surcharges Must Go
Uncover the truth about IMF surcharges. Find out why this policy has been criticized as regressive and counterproductive.
CEPR Sanctions Watch June 2024
Learn about the global impact of sanctions. Stay updated on the latest sanctions-related developments and their consequences.
CEPR Sanctions Watch May 2024
The latest news and analysis on economic sanctions. Stay informed on the impact of sanctions on the global economy and policy.
CEPR Sanctions Watch April 2024
Explore the impact of sanctions on countries like Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela in Sanctions Watch.
A Broader Impact Than Ever Before: An Updated Estimate of the IMF’s Surcharges
This paper presents an estimate of IMF surcharges updated as of February 2024. It shows that 22 countries are now subject to surcharges, a net increase of 6 since our 2023 estimate.