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Q&A: Kevin Naud helps to develop workforce in Detroit

Feb 14, 2025
While Kevin Naud was born and raised in Ann Arbor, the Ford School alumnus’ offspring will be born and raised in Detroit.Naud, who graduated with a Master’s of Public Policy degree in 2021, and his wife are expecting their first child and just...
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Moynihan raises alarms over Musk's seize of government IT systems

Feb 5, 2025 Vox
As DOGE leader Elon Musk taps into government IT systems, it is unclear what the exact intent is for gaining access to information from agencies such as the Treasury, Office of Personal Management, and Small Business Administration. "Just from an...
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Fed rate changes and labor market uncertainty - Wolfers

Feb 7, 2025 The New York Times
The Federal Reserve Bank is set to lower rates as the economy stabilizes over the next few months. Speaking with The New York Times, the Ford School's Justin Wolfers cautioned businesses about these changes and the adaptations of the labor market...
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Under Trump, "Laws Are Just Vibes", says Moynihan

Feb 10, 2025
"On Friday, the administration announced that it would cap the overhead, or “indirect” rates, that the National Institutes of Health allows on its grants to universities," writes Ford School professor Don Moynihan in an essay published by The...
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Stevenson discusses NFL players and work benefits

Feb 12, 2025 Freakonomics
Betsey Stevenson, economist and Ford School professor, talked on Freakanomics radio about the results of the first workplace survey of NFL players. She focused on the work benefits NFL players may want or could be receiving from their employers as a...
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Ali discusses Trump changes to FBI

Feb 12, 2025 Christian Science Monitor
Javed Ail, a professor at the Ford School who previously worked at the FBI for 11 years, shares his concerns about cutting FBI agents which he thinks may be "impacting the current mission" of the FBI. He also explains how "you don’t really get a...