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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A Path for Progress on Immigration Reform
In his Sept. 11 address and a new book, former President Bush illustrates a way forward
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Two Incremental Steps Toward Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Deepen US-Canada Ties with a Post-COVID-19 Agreement for the Free Movement of People
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
Daniel Griswold on US Demographic Decline and the Case for Expanding Immigration
With the birth rate declining rapidly in America, the Biden Administration should push for more legal immigration to bolster economic growth and stability.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Enhance a US-UK Trade Agreement with Freer Movement of People
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Crown and Margaret Thatcher
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
More Immigration Needed to Offset COVID-19 and America’s Demographic Decline
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Removing Barriers to US-UK Agricultural Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
A Path for Progress on Immigration Reform
In his Sept. 11 address and a new book, former President Bush illustrates a way forward
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Two Incremental Steps Toward Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Deepen US-Canada Ties with a Post-COVID-19 Agreement for the Free Movement of People
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
Daniel Griswold on US Demographic Decline and the Case for Expanding Immigration
With the birth rate declining rapidly in America, the Biden Administration should push for more legal immigration to bolster economic growth and stability.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Enhance a US-UK Trade Agreement with Freer Movement of People
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Crown and Margaret Thatcher
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
More Immigration Needed to Offset COVID-19 and America’s Demographic Decline
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Removing Barriers to US-UK Agricultural Trade
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Time for US Unilateral Trade Liberalization
A Trade Agreement with Ourselves
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Fail or Flourish: American Workers, Globalization, and Automation
Globalization and Technology: Raising Wages and Quality of Life for Even More US Workers
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
The Danger of Imposing “Reciprocal” Tariff Rates
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Leading the Way with a US-UK Free Trade Agreement
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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What's Wrong with Protectionism?
Answering Common Objections to Free Trade
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
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Reforming the US Immigration System to Promote Growth
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Data Visualizations Data Visualizations
Net US Immigration Rate Well within Historical Norm
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- | Research Papers Research Papers
Plumbing America's Balance of Trade
- | Low Interest Rates and the Economy: A Mercatus Colloquium Low Interest Rates and the Economy: A Mercatus Colloquium
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Research Papers Research Papers
Interest Rates, the Dollar, and US Trade Flows
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Deepen US-Canada Ties with a Post-COVID-19 Agreement for the Free Movement of People
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Enhance a US-UK Trade Agreement with Freer Movement of People
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
More Immigration Needed to Offset COVID-19 and America’s Demographic Decline
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Removing Barriers to US-UK Agricultural Trade
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Lower Barriers to Immigrant Healthcare Workers to Help Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Can a US-UK Trade Agreement Become a Reality in 2021?
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Is the United States Keeping Pace in the Global Competition for Skilled Talent?
- | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
How the United States Should Respond to China’s Intellectual Property Practices
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Attracting Global Talent to Ensure America Is First in Innovation
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
The Benefits of Immigration: Addressing Key Myths
- | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
Daniel Griswold on US Demographic Decline and the Case for Expanding Immigration
With the birth rate declining rapidly in America, the Biden Administration should push for more legal immigration to bolster economic growth and stability.
- | Radio Appearance Radio Appearance
Dan Griswold on Marketplace - Visa Restrictions
- | Radio Appearance Radio Appearance
Dan Griswold on The Lars Larson Show - Natural Gas
- | 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.
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | TV Appearance TV Appearance
Dan Griswold on Fox Business' "Kennedy"
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Daniel Griswold on CNBC's "The Exchange"
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | TV Appearance TV Appearance
Daniel Griswold on CNBC's The Exchange
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Macro Musings Macro Musings
The USMCA, Tariffs, and the US Trade War
A Macro Musings Transcript
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Federal Testimonies Federal Testimonies
Reform and Expand the US Visa System for High-Skilled Workers
Testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Public Interest Comments Public Interest Comments
Strengthening the US Economy through a US-UK Trade Agreement
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Federal Testimonies Federal Testimonies
The Dynamic Gains from Free Digital Trade for the U.S. Economy
Testimony before the US Congress Joint Economic Committee
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Public Interest Comments Public Interest Comments
Build on NAFTA to Further Integrate the North American Market
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Public Interest Comments Public Interest Comments
Efforts to Reduce the Trade Deficit Will Have Unintended Negative Consequences
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
A Path for Progress on Immigration Reform
In his Sept. 11 address and a new book, former President Bush illustrates a way forward
- | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Two Incremental Steps Toward Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Crown and Margaret Thatcher
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Cut Tariffs and Open US Economy to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Coming to America: Finally Fixing Illegal Immigration
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Coming to America: Finally Fixing Legal Immigration
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The Administration Takes Another Swipe at Merit-Based Immigration
DHS’s new rule on international student visas is harmful to US higher education as well as the country’s economy
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