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At CEPR, Michael conducts research and policy analysis on the International Monetary Fund’s Special Drawing Rights and surcharge policies, as well as economic sanctions. 

Michael’s research focuses on global political economy, and how the structures of the global economic architecture affect prospects of equitable global development. 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 researched the forms and functions of transnational advocacy networks. He also holds a B.A. in international relations and sociology from Brown University.