Michelle Minton

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Michelle Minton

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

I'm Michelle Minton, the Competitive Enterprise Institute's fellow specializing in consumer policy. Affectionately given the title "Director of Sindustry Studies," I write about government regulations on food, alcohol, gambling and sometimes adult entertainment.

My goal in life is to understand the facts of complex situations and communicate them in a way that everyone can understand. I write scholarly papers, articles for major news outlets, and sometimes snark-filled blogs. I also speak on the radio, television, give talks, and engage with lawmakers on my areas of expertise.

I have a foul mouth that I can usually control, a passion for defending the undefended, and a need to tell stories.

While I am partial to Austrian economic theory and believe the world could be improved by a greater understanding of basic economics, I strive to always look beyond my own views, to engage with people who disagree with me, and to tell all sides of the story.

In my free time, I enjoy playing poker, watching and discussing movies, and studying the art and history of beer-making.

Recent Publications:

New York City's Salt Warning: Useless and Potentially Harmful[Openmarket.org 09/11/2015]

Study "Wounds" the Carbohydrate-Insulin Theory of Obesity [08/24/2015]

Gloves are off in lobbying war for online gambling [The Hill 07/01/2015]

Could Alcohol Taxes Reduce Fatal Car Crashes?[Openmarket.org 04/09/2015]

Are tax dollars paying for anti-alcohol advocacy? [Baltimore Sun 07/30/2014]

Let Chris Christie Legalize Sports Gambling. It Won't Ruin the Game (New Republic 10/22/2014]

  • Education
    • Johns Hopkins
    • Philip Merrill College of Journalism