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Michael Zhao is a Junior at Harvard-Westlake and a Junior Leader of the Economics Club.


Articles by Michael Zhao

The Prosperity Paradox: Can America Bring Back Factories  and the Security Workers Expect?
Business and Industry

The Prosperity Paradox: Can America Bring Back Factories and the Security Workers Expect?

The recent growth in American factory production is reshaping the manufacturing sector, but automation, wages, and worker access complicate...

Michael Zhao|Sep 27, 2026|5 min read
Beyond Competition: Understanding the Forces Behind "The China Squeeze"
Global Economy and Trade

Beyond Competition: Understanding the Forces Behind "The China Squeeze"

China’s manufacturing dominance is squeezing both developing and advanced economies by limiting their opportunities to build competitive...

Michael Zhao|Aug 31, 2026|5 min read
A Mutual Attrition: The Systemic Toll of the US-China Protectionist Race
Global Economy and Trade

A Mutual Attrition: The Systemic Toll of the US-China Protectionist Race

Michael Zhao|Aug 31, 2026|6 min read

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