This is a course on how economists think about government revenue and government expenditures- how governments raise and spend public money. Public Finance is a subfield of...
Leading up to and following the midterm elections, Ford School faculty provided their expertise on pertinent issues, ranging from redistricting to the economy to voter priorities.
Justin Wolfers discussed the logic behind betting on elections in...
Lacyndora (Cindy) Harris is the events coordinator in the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. In her role, she manages the logistical planning and implementation of a variety of public and…
Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China by joining us for an on-site webcast presentation by Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., former US Ambassador to Russia, China and Singapore, followed by a local panel discussion.
Dr. William D. Lopez is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a faculty associate in the Latina/o Studies program at the University of Michigan. He is the author of the book, Separated: Family and…
As climate change looms, policymakers must find ways to mitigate its effects. Many have turned to recycling in an effort to limit the amount of plastic in landfills, dumpsites, and the environment. In a new paper, “Curbing single-use plastic with...
