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After eight years, Macro Polo has ceased operations as the Paulson Institute will focus its independent research on supporting its programs as it continues to diversify its scope.

We appreciate the community that has grown around Macro Polo and the fruitful engagement we’ve had with our legion of smart and sharp audience. You’ve pushed us to deliver even more original work and innovative products. Our body of work speaks for itself, and we hope it will have a long shelf life – that was the intent from MP’s inception.

MP’s website is now archived and no new work will be published henceforth on this site. Please visit www.paulsoninstitute.org for future research and policy work on a range of global issues.

Thank you all for the support over the years, it has been a privilege to have had a home at the Paulson Institute and to have built it the way we did.

- Team Macro Polo

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AJ Cortese

Senior Research Associate

AJ Cortese is a Senior Research Associate at MacroPolo, the Paulson Institute’s think tank. In this role, AJ’s research and analysis focuses on the political economy of technology in the US-China relationship, examining industrial policy, evolving supply chains, and human capital. His work analyzes China’s strategic priorities in technology and the transition of its innovation ecosystem from internet-centric development to promoting deep tech and self-reliance.

Previously, AJ worked in Beijing as an analyst for 36Kr Global and ICR Inc., researching technology companies and investment trends in China. AJ holds a BA in economics from Fordham University and is pursuing an MBA from the University of Chicago. He speaks fluent Mandarin.