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Fingerprints for finance: Improving micro lending in Africa

Oct 9, 2012

This story, by Bill Foreman, originally appeared on the U-M Global Gateway. Some called it "witchcraft." Others just watched in awe as their scanned fingerprints were used to pull up their records on a computer.They were paprika farmers in Malawi...

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Everyone Loves a Comeback: How Two Alums are Successfully Selling Detroit

Oct 9, 2012

Most experts agree that Detroit is undergoing a nascent revitalization, but the city still needs to continue attracting new business to the region. Positive shifts are clearly visible, however, with business and non-profit sectors leading the way....

Bloomberg op-ed by Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers cites markets to argue "Romney's Party Isn't Fiscally Reliable"

Oct 8, 2012

Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers have opined in a column for Bloomberg View that if markets are any indicator, the Republican Party is not the party of fiscal responsibility.In the piece, Stevenson and Wolfers consider how markets view...

Barry Rabe quoted in Detroit Free Press on Proposal 3

Oct 7, 2012

Job creation is often a point of contention when states—such as Michigan—consider implementing new clean energy standards, Barry G. Rabe told the Detroit Free Press in, "Proposal 3 would put state out front in dash to renewable energy." Proposal...

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Elisabeth Gerber appointed Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy

Oct 2, 2012

Elisabeth Gerber was named the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy, a collegiate professorship, effective September 1, 2012. A collegiate professorship is awarded by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan for exceptional...

Justin Wolfers speaks with Radio National about economics of same-sex marriage

Sep 28, 2012

Justin Wolfers spoke with Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National about using economics to understand the changing public perception of same-sex marriage."The starting point is for an economist to think about what is marriage, what does...

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Michigan Public Policy Survey reflects divide amongst local leaders over the state's emergency manager law

Sep 27, 2012

The latest poll from the Michigan Public Policy Survey reflects divided opinions over the state's emergency manager law, the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News have reported. The MPPS findings, released Monday, found 38 percent of local leaders...

Marina Whitman interviewed by American Public Media's Marketplace about her book, "The Martian's Daughter"

Sep 26, 2012

Marina Whitman discussed her new book, "The Martian's Daughter", on American Public Media's Marketplace, which is carried on hundreds of NPR stations nationwide.In her book, Whitman, who served on the president's Council of Economic Advisers and was...

The University of Michigan tribute to Mrs. Betty Ford

Sep 25, 2012

A trailblazing First Lady who brought candor and integrity to our national conversation. Keynote policy lecture by Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the CureMiki Orihara, Martha Graham Dance CompanyTribute remarks from...

"How money corrupts Congress," a lecture by Lawrence Lessig

Sep 25, 2012

"How money corrupts Congress," a Policy Talks @ the Ford School lecture by Lawrence Lessig.Monday, October 8, 20124:00-5:30 p.m.Gerald R. Ford School of Public PolicyAnnenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall735 S. State StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48109Free and...

Policy Points: Thomas Ivacko discusses Michigan Public Policy Survey on the state's emergency manager law

Sep 24, 2012

In the latest installment of "Policy Points," Thomas Ivacko says less than half (38 percent) of Michigan's local leaders support the state's emergency manager law, while about a third (30 percent) oppose it and the rest are neutral or unsure,...

Local leaders split over state's emergency manager law

Sep 24, 2012

Less than half (38 percent) of Michigan's local leaders support the state's emergency manager law, while about a third (30 percent) oppose it, and the rest are neutral or unsure, according to a University of Michigan survey.Other findings in the...

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...

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Fingerprints for finance: Improving micro lending in Africa

Everyone Loves a Comeback: How Two Alums are Successfully Selling Detroit

Bloomberg op-ed by Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers cites markets to argue "Romney's Party Isn't Fiscally Reliable"

Barry Rabe quoted in Detroit Free Press on Proposal 3

Elisabeth Gerber appointed Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy

Justin Wolfers speaks with Radio National about economics of same-sex marriage

Michigan Public Policy Survey reflects divide amongst local leaders over the state's emergency manager law

Marina Whitman interviewed by American Public Media's Marketplace about her book, "The Martian's Daughter"

The University of Michigan tribute to Mrs. Betty Ford

"How money corrupts Congress," a lecture by Lawrence Lessig

Policy Points: Thomas Ivacko discusses Michigan Public Policy Survey on the state's emergency manager law

Local leaders split over state's emergency manager law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greetings from the Dean

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

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

Five Ford School students awarded CEW scholarships

MPPS findings encouraging but some cities still struggling, Ivacko says

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