Miles specializes in empirical analysis of economic data across a wide range of policy areas. His work has appeared in RealClearPolicy, The Hill, The National Interest, The Telegraph, The Washington Examiner, and other outlets.  

Prior to joining the American Action Forum, Miles was an economic policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, primarily serving in its Center for Data Analysis. His publications covered several issue areas, including economic, energy, health, fiscal, national security, and trade policy. 

Miles holds a master’s degree in public policy from Pepperdine University, specializing in applied economic policy and national security. While at Pepperdine, he served as editor-in-chief of its policy journal, The Pepperdine Policy Review. He also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration in comprehensive economics and a bachelor’s of arts degree in international studies from the University of West Florida.