Adam Michel

Adam Michel

Former Senior Policy Analyst, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

Adam N. Michel focused on tax policy and the federal budget as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center.

This expert is no longer a staff member at The Heritage Foundation.

Adam N. Michel focused on tax policy and the federal budget as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation. His research focused on how taxes impact the well-being and opportunity of Americans.  

Michel is published and quoted in outlets such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, US News and World Report, and The Hill. He has also joined Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and CNBC to discuss taxes and the economy. Prior to joining Heritage he was a Program Manager for the Spending and Budget Initiative at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where he worked on a broad range of topics relating to federal fiscal policy.

Michel received his PhD in economics from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA and a BA in politics from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA.

Originally from northern California, Michel enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and cooking in his spare time.

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Debunking 6 Myths About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Adam Michel

Mar 24, 2021 5 min read

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: 12 Myths Debunked Adam Michel

Mar 23, 2021 36 min read

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OECD: What America Should Do

Mar 16, 2021 15 min read

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Governors, Just Say No to Federal Bailouts Adam Michel

Mar 11, 2021 4 min read

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In 1 Chart, How Much the Rich Pay in Taxes Adam Michel

Mar 3, 2021 4 min read