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New York Times: NPC research shows majority of parents still providing financial boost to young-adult children

Sep 21, 2012

In its article, "From Parents, a Living Inheritance," The New York Times cited a research finding by Patrick Wightman that 62 percent of young adults age 23 to 25 receive some type of financial help from their parents. Wightman, a postdoctoral...

Barry Rabe interviewed by Michigan Radio in segment, "Muddying the Michigan Constitution?"

Sep 20, 2012

Barry Rabe spoke with Michigan Radio about why some interest groups pursue policy change through amendments to the Michigan Constitution rather than through legislation.A constitutional amendment, Rabe told Michigan Radio, can be used to bypass...

Median household income shrinking as low-paying job sectors grow, Danziger tells Chicago Tribune

Sep 20, 2012

The Chicago Tribune quoted National Poverty Center director Sheldon Danziger in its article, "Illinois sees more people living in poverty."According to the article:"The low-paying sectors are growing," while higher-paying industries continue to shed...

Increased food stamp usage warranted as Metro Detroit poverty rises, Danziger says

Sep 20, 2012

The Detroit News quoted Sheldon Danziger on food stamps and retirement income in its article on the rise of poverty in Metro Detroit suburbs. With the recent census report showing a drop in median household income, Danziger defended the increased...

Baby boom generation: "the first generation shifting the cost of college to their kids," Dynarski says

Sep 19, 2012

Student Loan Ranger, an Equal Justice Works education blog hosted by U.S. News & World Report, cited Susan M. Dynarski's research in its latest post, "Pervasive Student Loan Debt Penetrates Middle Class."According to the blog:"Susan Dynarski,...

Baby boom generation: "the first generation shifting the cost of college to their kids," Dynarski says image

Michigan's smoking ban did not substantially cut bar, restaurant sales, Levy study finds

Sep 17, 2012

The Detroit Free Press reported Monday that a study by Helen Levy indicates Michigan's 2010 smoking ban did not lead to sales declines at bars and restaurants across the board.According to the article:"Levy's study suggests that some sectors of the...

"America's retirement crisis," a lecture by Roger Ferguson.

Sep 16, 2012

"America's retirement crisis," a Policy Talks @ the Ford School lecture by Roger Ferguson. Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:30-6:00 p.m. Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall 735 S. State Street Ann...

Census report on poverty rate shows stimulus worked, Sheldon Danziger says

Sep 12, 2012

National Poverty Center director Sheldon Danziger had an optimistic view of the U.S. Census Bureau's report on the poverty rate, which remained at an all-time high but did not increase as many anticipated."This is good news and a surprise," Danziger...

A lot at stake in South China Sea standoff, Ciorciari tells NPR

Sep 12, 2012

National Public Radio quoted John D. Ciorciari about the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines over islands in the South China Sea."I think what makes this situation particularly intractable is that China's economic and strategic...

Gen. Michael Hayden on al-Qaida, career, and the importance of policy analysts

Sep 11, 2012

Four-star general Michael Hayden, retired U.S. Air Force, delivered the Ford School's annual Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture last Friday, September 7—closing out the first week of fall 2012 semester at the Ford School. Former director of the...

"Choices for federal spending and taxes," a lecture by Doug Elmendorf

Sep 10, 2012

"Choices for federal spending and taxes," a Policy Talks @ the Ford School lecture by Doug Elmendorf.Thursday, September 20, 20121:00-2:30 p.m.Rackham Graduate SchoolRackham Amphitheatre915 East Washington StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48109Free and open to...

Stock market, resurgent since '08, indicates Americans are better off, say Stevenson and Wolfers

Sep 10, 2012

Ford School economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers argue a resurgent stock market indicates Americans are in better shape than they were in September 2008, which marked the height of the U.S. banking and financial crisis."Against this...

Greetings from the Dean

Sep 9, 2012

Dear Alumni and Friends:On July 12—what would have been President Ford’s 99th birthday—the Ford School once again celebrated Worldwide Ford School Spirit day . From Ann Arbor to San Francisco to Tokyo, Ford School students, alums, faculty, and...

Sheldon Danziger says U.S. Congress must do more to alleviate poverty

Sep 7, 2012

In the latest installment of "Policy Points," Sheldon Danziger predicts a rise in the poverty rate for 2012. The U.S. Census Bureau will announce the latest poverty figures next week.Danziger asserts that while poverty levels in 2011 were high, they...

Kristin Seefeldt pens op-ed about Michigan Recession and Recovery Survey

Sep 5, 2012

Michigan continues to battle the economic challenges of the Great Recession, but some progress has been made, reported Kristin Seefeldt and Sarah Burgard in a guest column for the Detroit Free Press. "The unemployment rate has been slowly...

Five Ford School students awarded CEW scholarships

Sep 5, 2012

The Center for the Education of Women has named the Ford School's Emma Maack (MPP student), Caroline Meehan (MPP student), Alyssa Mouton (MPP student), Rachel Potter (PhD candidate), and Cici Vu (MPP student) among its 2012-13 scholarship...

MPPS findings encouraging but some cities still struggling, Ivacko says

Sep 4, 2012

The latest poll in the Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), has received national attention for its promising findings. Only one-third of the local governments in Michigan say they are...

In election season, the Fed will "be accused of being political no matter what they do," Collins says

Sep 4, 2012

Susan Collins, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy, was quoted by Reuters and CNNMoney regarding the dangers of politicizing the Federal Reserve and U.S. monetary policy.Collins, who on Friday chaired the opening day of the Federal...

CLOSUP survey: Fiscal stress easing for Michigan's local governments, many still suffering

Sep 4, 2012

Only one-third of the local governments in Michigan say they are somewhat or significantly less able to meet their fiscal needs this year—a big drop from last year when nearly half reported having such difficulties, according to a University of...

Public opinion on climate change unduly influenced by recent weather, Rabe says

Sep 3, 2012

Whether it's a record-breaking heat wave or an exceptionally snowy winter, the public often lets seasonal weather unduly influence their belief in climate change, Barry G. Rabe told The Chronicle of Higher Education.The article, "Record Summer Heat...

Public opinion on climate change unduly influenced by recent weather, Rabe says image

The National Poverty Center presents "The Other America: Then and Now-One nation, (in)divisible"

Sep 2, 2012

The National Poverty Center presents "The Other America: Then and Now - One nation, (in)divisible: The future of inequality in America" on September 11 from 4-5:30 p.m. Other events include two panel discussions beginning at 2:15 p.m. - "Increasing...

Susan M. Collins chairs first day of annual Federal Reserve conference, introduces Chairman Bernanke

Aug 31, 2012

Dean Susan M. Collins chaired today's session of the 2012 Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As part of Collins' duties, she introduced Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who delivered a highly-anticipated speech outlining the Fed's...

The Fed needs to act, communicate more boldly, Dean Susan Collins tells CNBC

Aug 30, 2012

Susan Collins, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy, told CNBC Thursday she believes the Federal Reserve should act boldly to stimulate the U.S. economy."I think the Fed should and can do more," Collins said. "It's not just quantitative...

NPC researchers tell the Huffington Post "How to Fight Poverty in Detroit"

Aug 29, 2012

National Poverty Center researchers wrote a guest column for the Huffington Post titled, "How to Fight Poverty in Detroit." The authors – Kristin Seefeldt (MPP '96, PhD '10), Sarah Burgard, and NPC director Sheldon Danziger – posted some of the...

Interest groups spend money to support allies rather than woo opponents, Rick Hall tells The New York Times

Aug 28, 2012

The New York Times cited Rick Hall's research on interest groups in its article, "Unleashing the Campaign Contributions of Corporations."The article inspected the real and perceived effects corporate contributions could have on the 2012 presidential...

New Year Kick-Off: Welcome Week at the Ford School

Aug 28, 2012

The official start of the school year, Welcome Week and Orientation (August 27–August 31) at the Ford School gives new master's students the opportunity to meet and engage with peers, faculty, and staff, and begin the process of preparing for the...

'The Great Recession was not an equal disemployer,' Danziger tells CNBC

Aug 27, 2012

National Poverty Center director Sheldon Danziger told CNBC that "the Great Recession was not an equal disemployer."The CNBC.com article cited a poll released Monday by the Pew Research Center that found a majority of Americans are concerned about...

A 2012 Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture by General Michael Hayden

Aug 23, 2012

Policy Talks @ the Ford School - a 2012 Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture by General Michael Hayden. Friday, September 07, 2012 1:00-2:30 p.m. Alumni Center, Founders Room 200 Fletcher Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 [Learn more]...

U.S. adults acknowledging concern for childhood inactivity, obesity, poll finds

Aug 22, 2012

Nearly two in five U.S. adults consider lack of exercise a primary health concern for children, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. This unprecedented result received national attention in The...

Freep writer: Marina v.N. Whitman's new memoir "feels like viewing several extraordinary movies in one sitting"

Aug 19, 2012

Marina von Neumann Whitman's memoir, The Martian's Daughter, "feels like viewing several extraordinary movies in one sitting," writes Detroit Free Press business writer Tom Walsh.The only child of famed mathematician John von Neumann, Whitman became...

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