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More money makes you happier...right? Professors Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson say that’s accurate, to a point. “It’s a truism, but it’s false,” states Wolfers plainly on a February 28, 2019, segment from PBS’s NewsHour. “Rich people are...

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Utilities have little financial incentive to plug methane leaks

Mar 1, 2019

ANN ARBOR—Natural gas distribution firms lack incentives to reduce methane leaks, which contribute to climate change, a new University of Michigan study shows. Researchers say by plugging methane leaks, a company can save $5 per 1,000 cubic feet...

Jason Owen-Smith warns of “serious risks” when universities cater to an industry

Mar 1, 2019

In his February 26, 2019 piece for The Conversation, “Amazon pullout from NYC shows the perils of partnerships between higher education and business,” Professor Jason Owen-Smith details the great sacrifices universities make not only to their...

DEI March Updates

Mar 1, 2019

UPCOMING EVENTSCritical Race Theory Discussion SeriesWith Faculty Discussant Phyllis MeadowsFriday, March 15 | 11:45 AM - 12:50 PM | 1110 Weill Hall | Betty ClassroomPhyllis Meadows, Ford School Towsley Fellow; Senior Fellow at The Kresge...

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Utilities have little financial incentive to plug methane leaks

Feb 28, 2019 Michigan News

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Gerber recognized for her work with US Department of Justice’s ICITAP

Feb 27, 2019

Professor Elisabeth Gerber was recognized for her work with the U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Technical Assistance Program (ICITAP). Greg Ducot, acting director of ICITAP, gave her this recognition in honor of her...

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Holocaust Memorial Center brings attention to genocide in Myanmar

Feb 26, 2019 The Oakland Press

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Boots on the ground: Annual trip gives students perspective on policy work in DC

Feb 25, 2019

While Graduate Career Service’s yearly DC trip is only two days, its benefits reverberate to influence students’ career trajectory plans. On February 7 and 8, 35 Ford students took part in panels and information sessions around Washington, DC, on a...

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United they stood: News roundup of Reps. Dingell and Upton discussion at the Ford School

Feb 22, 2019

Around 200 University of Michigan and Ann Arbor community members gathered in Weill Hall this past Presidents’ Day for a continuation of the Conversations Across Difference speaker series. This iteration, titled “Voices from Across the Aisle,”...

U-M Ford School hosts global competition on migration

Feb 22, 2019

ANN ARBOR—Migration is a mounting global problem with no clear solutions. A daylong international competition at the University of Michigan will challenge public policy students to test their skills on this important issue.Based on real-world data,...

CLOSUP: Local civic discourse heats up in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

Feb 22, 2019

In recent years, divisiveness within the political arena has continued to widen the chasm between Democrats and Republicans, especially at the federal level. Municipal government in Michigan has largely remained insulated from such divisiveness,...

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Ford School alum Ryan Etzcorn talks about his Fulbright experience

Feb 21, 2019

For the 14th straight year, the University of Michigan tops the list of public university recipients of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. Awarded according to the applicants academic merit and leadership potential, the scholarships fund the...

Workshop series helps Ford students with communication skills

Feb 21, 2019

Even the best policies still need to be communicated well in order to be effective. But what’s the best way to tell a story and make it part of the public conversation?Getting Stuff Done: Communications Skills Series is aimed at helping Ford School...

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Gerber, Shaefer, Hampshire to serve on U-M’s Detroit Advisory Group

Feb 20, 2019

The University of Michigan has been making concerted efforts to engage thoughtfully and purposefully with the city of Detroit. To that aim, the recent inception of the Detroit Advisory Group gathers faculty leaders and community advocates to...

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Congresswoman Dingell and Congressman Upton discuss bipartisanship in Congress

Feb 18, 2019 The Michigan Daily

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A changing climate: Congress moves on climate change, Barry Rabe questions how far

Feb 18, 2019

After the Trump administration’s 2017 decision to back out of the Paris Agreement, a UN effort to mitigate harmful effects of greenhouse-gas-emissions, some members of congress began forming a bipartisan coalition to adopt the goals on a...

Brendan Nyhan explores how campaign coverage reinforces already-constructed narrative

Feb 18, 2019

Authenticity has become political currency, most heavily traded during the run-up to a presidential election. Journalists watch the every move of candidates, looking for signs of being in-or-out of touch. For Professor Brendan Nyhan, this is a...

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Op-eds draw upon Dynarski's reserach

Feb 18, 2019

The Ford School’s Susan Dynarski has a long history of being an ardent advocate for policies aimed at improving the financial aid process in the U.S. In two recent op-eds, the authors turned to Dynarski’s research on making college a more...

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Natasha Pilkauskas' research on three-generation household receives Michigan Minds spotlight

Feb 18, 2019

The latest installment of the Michigan Minds podcast and video series features Ford Professor Natasha Pilkauskas’ research that explains the rising trend of three-generation households—that is, a house in which grandparents, parents, and children...

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Former Obama official talks science and technology policy

Feb 17, 2019 The Michigan Daily

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Justin Wolfers says expansions don’t necessitate recessions as long as there is good policy

Feb 15, 2019

Media outlets continue to search for red flags signaling the next recession, but for Professor Justin Wolfers there’s more reason for optimism. Wolfers was featured in a CNBC video titled “Justin Wolfers: Biggest risk to strong U.S. economy is Trump...

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Professor emeritus John Chamberlin suggests unfair advantage in Wayne County tax auctions

Feb 15, 2019

In a piece published in The Detroit News on February 12, 2019 entitled “Wayne County treasurer breaks tax auction rules,” Christine MacDonald elaborates upon an investigation the newspaper started involving the county’s chief tax collector, Eric...

Professor Kevin Stange breaks down the cost of college education

Feb 15, 2019

As obtaining a college degree becomes more expensive, and student debt climbs over $1 trillion, questions often wonder as to where all the money goes. Such curiosity spikes even more as tuition increases year after year. To assuage such...

Jason Owen-Smith on shrinking groups to maximize innovation

Feb 15, 2019

Anyone who has experienced a troublesome dynamic within a group project has probably condemned similarly structured assignments. While eliminating group work is not the solution, new research suggests that scaling down the size of a project-team may...

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The Energy 202: ‘There’s no reason for us to wait.' Four more Dem governors join alliance to uphold Paris climate goals

Feb 12, 2019 The Washington Post

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More Democratic Governors Join Pledge To Uphold Paris Climate Agreement

Feb 12, 2019 Daily Caller

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