Michael Kotrous
- PhD Student, University of Georgia
Michael Kotrous is a PhD student in economics at the University of Georgia. His research interests include regulatory processes, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. Michael earned a BA in economics and journalism from Creighton University.
He was formerly a program manager at Mercatus, managing research projects that focusd on regulatory processes, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. His writings have appeared in USA Today and U.S. News & World Report. Michael earned his B.A. in Economics and Journalism–Advertising at Creighton University in 2015.
Publications & Appearances
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Iowa Can Address Its Digital Divide with Broadband Vouchers
Iowa's committment to expanding rural broadband access is admirable, but there's a better way of accomplishing that goal. Read…
- | Journal Articles Journal Articles
The Benefits of Coronavirus Suppression: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Response to the First Wave of COVID-19 in the United States
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Modernize High-Cost Support With Rural Broadband Vouchers
Brent Skorup and Michael Kotrous make the case for rural broadband vouchers. Read more at Broadband Breakfast.
- | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Narrowing the Rural Digital Divide with Consumer Vouchers
- | Healthcare Healthcare
- | Working Papers Working Papers
The Benefits of Coronavirus Suppression: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Response to the First Wave of COVID-19
- | Regulation Regulation
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Will lockdowns really kill more people than COVID-19 itself?
James Broughel and Michael Kotrous discuss economic losses and health benefits of lockdowns and how those impact mortality.
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- | Regulation Regulation
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Why Economists Measure Human Lives in Dollars
James Broughel and Michael Kotrous discuss the value of statistical life and potential alternatives.
Read more in Politico.
- | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
- | Public Interest Comments Public Interest Comments
Refine the FAA’s Remote ID Rules to Ensure Aviation Safety and Public Confidence
- | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Clipped Wings: How Excessive Red Tape Holds Back the Drone Industry
Throughout much of human history, technological innovation has raised living standards and saved lives. But when regulators…
