Michael R. Strain

Michael R. Strain serves as Professor of Practice at Georgetown University, Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute, and Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA). His tripartite affiliation bridges academic research and policy implementation in economic governance.

His research concentrates on political economy intersections with labor markets and international trade, particularly examining:

• Tariff impacts on manufacturing employment structures
• Compliance mechanisms in minimum wage enforcement
• Income inequality dynamics under trade policy shifts

Recent work demonstrates methodological rigor in isolating causal policy effects through quasi-experimental designs.

Professor Strain's publications through VoxEU and CEPR reflect consistent engagement with contemporary economic policy debates. His 2024-2025 work shows increasing focus on regulatory compliance and protectionism consequences, maintaining relevance to current trade policy discussions.

Through his AEI fellowship and IZA affiliation, he accesses substantial research resources for policy analysis. His position as Professor of Practice facilitates direct student engagement with real-world economic policy formulation, though specific lab resources aren't documented.