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Wolfers optimistic about soft landing for economy

Feb 17, 2023

As concerns about the economy continue, one economist is optimistic. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics, recently talked with NPR to discuss his economic analysis and predictions. "You're talking to an economist who is going...

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Michigan local government leaders report increased problems with workforce recruitment and retention

Feb 22, 2023

The number of Michigan local government leaders reporting problems retaining their jurisdictions’ workers nearly doubled in 2022 compared with five years earlier. In addition, jurisdictions of all types and sizes have faced increased difficulty...

PubPol 750

PubPol 750.009: Topics: Case Writing

Morela Hernandez

Remote...

PubPol 750

PubPol 750.008: Topics: Using Behavioral Science to Create Change

Morela Hernandez

Remote Course - There has arguably never been a more important moment in our history for leaders and...

PubPol 750

PubPol 750.007: Topics: Latinx Policy Perspectives in the United States

Kristina Fullerton Rico

This course examines policy issues affecting Latinx populations in the United States and social movements that have advocated for Latinx...

PubPol 475

PubPol 475.008: Topics: Using Behavioral Science to Create Change

Morela Hernandez

REMOTE COURSE - There has arguably never been a more important moment in our history for leaders and...

PubPol 475

PubPol 475.007: Topics: Latinx Policy Perspectives in the United States

Kristina Fullerton Rico

This course examines policy issues affecting Latinx populations in the United States and social movements that have advocated for Latinx...

475

PubPol 475.006: Racial Disparities in Policing: Causes, Consequences, and Correctives

Meet together with OS 460 Racial Disparities in Policing with Professor Nick Camp (previously offered as...

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Remembering former Dean Rebecca M. Blank

Feb 20, 2023

The Ford School mourns the loss of former dean Rebecca M. Blank, an economist and educator who served in high-level U.S. government and academic positions. Her tenure as dean from 1999-2007 was transformational: the school was officially named after...

Photo of then-dean Becky Blank and former President Gerald R. Ford, taken on the occasion of the naming of the Ford School

EPI Speaker Series

Diversifying the STEM pipeline: Evidence from STEM summer programs for underrepresented youth

Nov 7, 2023, 12:00-12:50 pm EST

1230 Weill Hall

Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic workers in STEM fields contributes to racial wage gaps and reduces innovation and economic growth. Billions of dollars a year are spent on "pipeline'' programs to increase diversity in STEM, but there is little rigorous evidence of their efficacy.

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