Paul D. Mueller

Paul D. Mueller is a senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and a research fellow and associate director of the Religious Liberty in the States project at the Center for Culture, Religion, and Democracy. He received his Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University. His academic work has appeared in many scholarly journals and his popular work in USA Today, Fox News, the Washington Examiner, and many other outlets.

Posts by Paul D. Mueller

May 20, 2026

Free Trade and the Rule of Law

Imagine a neighborhood that has experienced high crime rates for years. A local “neighborhood watch” group forms, but it only talks about resolutions without taking any action. Criminals are found guilty but then immediately released back onto the streets to continue their illicit activities. Continue Reading...
September 19, 2024

Presidential Character: The Virtues

Does character in public life still matter? President Biden reflected on this question as he gazed at portraits of America’s great presidents while announcing his decision to withdraw his candidacy from the 2024 presidential race. Continue Reading...