Author Bios

Michael Ash is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Hannah Allam covers national security issues, with a focus on militant movements and counterterrorism efforts.

Joshua Holland is a senior digital producer for BillMoyers.com. He’s the author of The Fifteen Biggest Lies About the Economy (and Everything Else the Right Doesn’t Want You to …

David Jolly covers business and finance from Paris. A Texas native and former U.S. marine, he has been with The New York Times organization since joining the International Herald …