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Wolfers comments on public perception of the economy

Mar 10, 2025 Marketplace
“Just because folks say they’re unhappy about the state of the economy, that doesn’t mean much,” said Justin Wolfers, an economics and public policy professor at the Ford School. Speaking with Marketplace, Wolfers asserts that it's important to...
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The strategy behind Trump's executive orders - Lowande

Mar 6, 2025 The Oklahoman
The Ford School's Kenneth Lowande recently presented at the University of Oklahoma's annual Teach-In conference. There, Lowande was asked to comment on the power of the president and why Donald Trump has upheld a strategy of implementing countless...
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Kara Swisher

Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence
Kara Swisher is an editor-at-large of New York Media, host of the On With Kara Swisher podcast and co-host of its Pivot podcast. She is also a contributing writer for New York Magazine and a regular CNN contributor. Her latest book, “Burn Book: A…
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Wolfers acknowledges economic uncertainty for business owners

Mar 10, 2025 ABC Australia
On an ABC Australia review on the current economic state of the U.S. and the outlook on what's to come for business owners and CEOs. the Ford School's Justin Wolfers stated the Trump Administration's economic policies have "raised the possibility...
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Johnson and Wang awarded 2025 Riecker Fellowship

Mar 12, 2025
Two second year master’s students, Hope Wang (MPP ‘25) and Julia Johnson (MPP ‘25), have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants for the Ford School’s prestigious 2025 Riecker Fellowship. They are spending the winter semester in...
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