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PUBPOL 475

PUBPOL 475.103: Topics: Policy Implications of Detroit's Grand Bargain

Level
Undergraduate
Term
Fall 2017
Days
Monday
Time
6:00-8:00 pm EST
Course Location
1210 WEILL
Course Section
103
U-M Course Number
28829
Credit Hours
1
 

Taught by editorial page editor of The Detroit News Nolan Finley

A look at the unique deal that settled Detroit's municipal bankruptcy. Foundations, corporations, foundations and governments stepped out of their normal operating boundaries to craft an $800 million agreement that allowed Detroit to move out of Chapter 9 without a fire sale of its assets or sacrificing its pensioners. The class will examine the part played by each of the principles, and how the experience in Detroit changed the way collaborations between government, foundations and the business community will work in the future. Class will feature guest appearances by and video-taped interviews with many of those involved in the Grand Bargain.  It is taught by Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News, who covered bankruptcy.

Class will be held  from October 23 - December 11