Michael Frank

Manager, Policy and insights

Michael Frank (Manager, Policy & Insights, Asia) leads both internal advisory and external thought leadership and advocacy research programmes. He specialises in the intersection of technology and geopolitics. His research has covered themes including the impact of emergent technologies (AI, 5G, IoT), international influence in technology policymaking, and geopolitics-driven technological decoupling. Recently, Michael managed the research programme behind The cost of de-globalising world trade: economic scenarios for the world's turn inwards. Michael advises Asia-based clients on incorporating macro trends into strategy. He also represents Economist Impact's editorial views in interviews with Asia-based media. He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics from Colgate University.

Recent contributions

Economic Development
Economic Development

Podcast | Culture and the Creative Economy

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Financial Services
Financial Services

Covid-19’s impact on personal finance in Asia

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Sustainability
Sustainability

China's Cooling Imperative

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Video | China's cooling imperative

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Economic Development
Economic Development

The cost of de-globalising world trade: Economic scenarios for the world’s turn inwards

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Sustainability
Sustainability

China's food future

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

Into the New World: The Covid-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Innovation

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