Dr. Lawrence Mishel is the current President of the Economic Policy Institute. He has contributed to building EPI’s research capabilities and reputation. He has researched, written, and spoken widely on the economy and economic policy as it affects middle- and low-income families. He is principal author of a major research volume, The State of Working America (published every even-numbered year since 1988) which provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. labor market and living standards.

A nationally recognized economist, Mishel is frequently called on to testify and provide economic briefings to members of Congress and appears regularly as a commentator on the economy in print and broadcast media. He recently published a paper outlining a plan to stimulate the economy, which was widely adopted by policy makers in Washington and beyond.

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