Daniel Griswold
Daniel Griswold was formerly a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and co-director of the Trade and Immigration Project. Griswold is a nationally recognized expert on trade and immigration policy. He is the author of the 2009 book, Mad about Trade: Why Main Street America Should Embrace Globalization. He has also authored numerous studies; testified before congressional committees; commented for CNBC, CSPAN, Fox News and other TV and radio outlets; and written articles for the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.
Latest Work
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Free Trade on Trial: Trade and National Security
Contrary to a lot of political rhetoric, expanding trade and economic integration actually enhances our national security
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Free Trade on Trial: Trade and National Security
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A Timely Defense of Free Trade
Edward Goldberg's Why Globalization Works for America offers a well-argued, timely defense of globalization.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Time for US Unilateral Trade Liberalization
A Trade Agreement with Ourselves
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Free Trade on Trial: Trade and Labor Markets
Despite political angst, free trade policies are consistent with a robust labor market and even job security
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Free Trade on Trial: Trade and Labor Markets
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A Self-Inflicted Wound
Trump’s new rule on student visas will be costly to US higher education and technological leadership
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Voting With Our Feet
In his new book, Free to Move, Ilya Somin makes the case for enhanced human mobility
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Voting With Our Feet
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
Mobility Matters
Dan Griswold talks with Ilya Somin about the importance of voting with your feet.
Latest Work
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Free Trade on Trial: Trade and National Security
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Free Trade on Trial: Trade and National Security
Contrary to a lot of political rhetoric, expanding trade and economic integration actually enhances our national security
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
A Timely Defense of Free Trade
Edward Goldberg's Why Globalization Works for America offers a well-argued, timely defense of globalization.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Time for US Unilateral Trade Liberalization
A Trade Agreement with Ourselves
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Free Trade on Trial: Trade and Labor Markets
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Free Trade on Trial: Trade and Labor Markets
Despite political angst, free trade policies are consistent with a robust labor market and even job security
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
A Self-Inflicted Wound
Trump’s new rule on student visas will be costly to US higher education and technological leadership
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
Mobility Matters
Dan Griswold talks with Ilya Somin about the importance of voting with your feet.
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Voting With Our Feet
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Voting With Our Feet
In his new book, Free to Move, Ilya Somin makes the case for enhanced human mobility
Latest Work
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
Dan Griswold on the Benefits and Myths of Immigration
Immigration is crucial for maintaining demographic stability and boosting America’s economic growth.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | TV Appearance TV Appearance
Daniel Griswold on US-China Trade Talks
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Mercatus Policy Download Mercatus Policy Download
Understanding and Unwinding Our Trade War with China
What US policy makers should do going forward.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Radio Appearance Radio Appearance
Daniel Griswold on WVLK's "Kruser and Krew" (Kentucky)
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Radio Appearance Radio Appearance
Daniel Griswold on WGN's "Opening Bell"
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
Daniel Griswold on the Basics of Trade, Trade Deficits, and Protectionism
Protectionism has always been a major drag on the US economy, and the Trump Administration should embrace the tenets of free trade instead.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
Douglas Irwin on the Merits of Free Trade
Latest Work
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Mainland China About to Snuff out Hong Kong’s Successful System
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COVID-19 Exacting Its Own Retribution on China
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To Fight COVID-19 and Rebuild the Economy, Welcome Immigrants
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
The 60-day ban will affect only a small number of people
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Trump Temporary Suspension of Green Cards is Largely Symbolic
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
In combating the pandemic, globalization is not the problem but part of the solution
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The Coronavirus Should Not Prompt Us to Rethink Globalization
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Mercatus Scholars’ Most Influential Books: Daniel Griswold
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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The UK’s Just-Released Document Laying Out Trade Agreement Goals with the US Sets a Positive Tone for Future Negotiations
But the document also takes a number of items, most notably the National Health Service, off the table