Larry Mishel

President, Economic Policy Institute

Phone: 202-331-5533

Email: afanderson@epi.org

Area of Expertise: Economy and Economic policy

Lawrence Mishel is president of the Economic Policy Institute. An internationally recognized economist, Mishel is regularly called on to testify and provide economic briefings to members of Congress and often appears as a commentator on the economy in print and broadcast media. Most recently, he wrote a paper outlining a plan to stimulate the economy, which was widely adopted by policy makers in Washington and beyond. As EPI's first research director, and then as vice president and now president, he has played a significant role in 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,'' which is published every even numbered year and provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. labor market and living standards.