William Powers

William M. Powers is an International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission, where he provides policy analysis for Congress and the US Trade Representative. He holds a B.A. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan. His recent research has looked at value-added trade in East Asian supply chains, rules of origin, and sectoral gravity modeling. He has also worked for the Council of Economic Advisers and taught at Albion College.