Michael Ettlinger

Vice President for Economic Policy

Michael Ettlinger is the Vice President for Economic Policy at American Progress. Prior to joining the Center he spent six years at the Economic Policy Institute directing the Economic Analysis and Research Network. Previously he was tax policy director for Citizens for Tax Justice and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy for 11 years. He has also served on the staff of the New York State Assembly.

At the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Ettlinger was the principal developer of the ITEP Microsimulation Tax Model. This model uniquely permits detailed revenue and distributional analysis of federal and state personal income tax, consumption, and property taxes. Also at ITEP and Citizens for Tax Justice Ettlinger authored many reports on tax and economic issues, frequently testified, was widely published, and was often called upon by the media.

At the Economic Policy Institute, Ettlinger focused on regional economic development and state-level economic policy. His work included analysis of state minimum wage laws, the role of government in economic growth, public attitudes toward economic policy, and the relative efficacy of alternative state economic policies.

Ettlinger has served on several nonprofit boards, advisory commissions, and study groups.

Ettlinger holds degrees from Cornell University and American University.

Articles by Michael Ettlinger

Improving the Nation's Fiscal Situation, June 30, 2010
Improving the Nation's Fiscal Situation, June 30, 2010
Fiddling While Rome Burns, June 21, 2010
Restoring Fiscal Balance, April 26, 2010
The Big Questions , April 26, 2010
La Declaración de Impuestos Debería Ser más Simple , April 16, 2010
Making a Better First Impression, April 15, 2010
Where Are Your Tax Dollars Going?, April 15, 2010
Where Does the Money Go?, April 15, 2010
Interactive: What Is Non-Defense Discretionary Spending?, March 24, 2010
Discretionary Spending Is Good Spending, Too, March 24, 2010
The Revenue and Spending Mismatch, February 1, 2010
A Very Obama Budget, February 1, 2010
The Foundations of Economic Recovery and Growth, January 28, 2010
Let the Bush Tax Cuts on the Wealthy Expire, December 22, 2009
A Path to Balance, December 14, 2009
Would a New Jobs Tax Credit Help?, December 3, 2009
Meeting the Jobs Challenge, December 2, 2009
Job Creation in a Recession: The Basics, November 30, 2009
Note to the Financial Industry: Time to Put Up or . . . Well Just Put Up, November 24, 2009
Comparing Public Spending and Priorities Across OECD Countries, October 2, 2009
Deal with It, September 30, 2009
Who's to Blame for the Deficit Numbers?, August 25, 2009
Financial Regulation Done Right, June 18, 2009
Fixing Our Overseas Tax Rules, June 1, 2009
Recommendations for the Public-Private Investment Program, April 9, 2009
Charities Should Like Higher Tax Rates, April 1, 2009
Treasury Tries Again, March 23, 2009
Stay the Course, March 20, 2009
President Obama's Priorities for the Economy, March 9, 2009
Drinking to the Budget, February 26, 2009
A New, Ambitious Course of Action, February 26, 2009
Goldilocks and the Recovery Act, February 20, 2009
Recovery Bill Puts a Light at the End of the Tunnel, February 13, 2009
Ask the Expert: Next Steps in Economic Recovery, February 11, 2009
Getting the Stimulus Bill Right, February 10, 2009
A Step Forward, a Stumble Back, February 9, 2009
Rescuing the American Economy, February 5, 2009
Corporate Tax Break Puts the Cart Before the Horse, February 5, 2009
Recovery Plan Offers Needed Change, January 16, 2009
How to Spend $350 Billion in a First Year of Stimulus and Recovery, December 5, 2008
Helping the Economy Recover, November 19, 2008
Paulson's U-Turn, November 13, 2008
Time for Stabilization, Stimulus, Recovery, and Growth, November 6, 2008
Can Dismal GDP Numbers Spur Action?, October 30, 2008
The Latest on the McCain and Obama Tax Returns, October 23, 2008
The Climb Gets Steeper, October 3, 2008
Passing the Rescue Package Isn’t Enough, October 3, 2008
Crazy Talk, October 2, 2008
Not Done Yet, October 2, 2008
Rescuing the American Economy, September 30, 2008
Warning $700 Billion: Handle with Care, September 23, 2008
Second Stimulus Needed to Create Jobs and Revive Our Economy, September 18, 2008
Take a Walk on the Supply Side, September 12, 2008
Challenges Facing American Workers, September 11, 2008
Feeling the Squeeze: Challenges Facing American Workers, September 11, 2008
New Census Data Sobering, August 26, 2008
The McCain and Obama Tax Returns, June 19, 2008