Molly Michelmore

Molly Michelmore is an Associate Professor of History and head of the History Department at Washington and Lee University’s The College. Her work focuses on the intersections of political economy, taxation, and American liberalism.

• Research Themes: Tax policy, welfare state development, market dependence, and the historical constraints on American liberalism.
• Recent Publications: A book review of Mike Konczal’s work (2021) and participation in a podcast on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2020).
• Media Engagement: Regularly contributes commentary to outlets like Vox and the Huffington Post, drawing on her 2012 book Tax and Spend.