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Dynarski: The student loan system has layers and layers of dysfunction

Dec 15, 2020 NPR Marketplace

"The key problem is in default and repayment problems," said Dynarski. "In terms of a macro-level, is this a big drag on the economy? I don't think so. In terms of a micro-level, are there people who's lives are ruined by fairly small amounts of...

In the Media

Levitsky expects a prickly relationship between Biden and Brazil's Bolsonaro

Dec 14, 2020 Latin America Advisor

“U.S. relations with Brazil may not be on the first 100-days agenda of the Biden administration, but a renewed emphasis on climate change by the president-elect... will certainly bring the relationship to the fore rather quickly. That, as well as a...

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Rabe on federal incentives for state-level climate, clean energy action

Dec 10, 2020 Environment & Energy News

"States are absolutely desperate for revenue and have deep concerns about their ability to sustain themselves. There are growing questions of how states are going to reinvent themselves," Rabe said. "Every state is going to be coming to Washington...

Kaitlin Raimi: Exploring belief superiority around climate change and environmental behaviors

Dec 16, 2020 0:14:18

In this episode of Michigan Minds, Kaitlin Raimi explains her research on how people compare their own beliefs and behaviors to those of others, specifically climate change and environmental behaviors. December 2020.

News

Announcing winter 2021 Ford School events

Dec 16, 2020

The Ford School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of winter ‘21 semester virtual events. We will be hosting distinguished faculty members, policymakers, and writers for events on topics ranging from energy policy and leadership, to racial...

Rebecca Carroll, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Gerry Anderson

Sarah Mills: Exploring the impact of renewable energy on rural communities

Dec 16, 2020 0:17:41

Michigan Minds Podcast: Sarah Mills, senior research specialist and program manager at the Ford School of Public Policy and the Graham Sustainability Institute, discusses her research examining the impact of renewable energy on rural communities a

Admissions

Final Q&A: Meet Dean Barr

Jan 6, 2021, 8:00-8:45 pm EST

Join us for a special session with Dean Barr. Hear about his priorities for the school and what he’s most excited about for the upcoming year. Student Academic Services will also be on hand to answer any last minute application questions.

Erin Simpson: Digital Contact Tracing - An Unlikely Policy Story

Dec 15, 2020 0:58:38

Erin Simpson joins STPP for a conversation about digital contact tracing and privacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by STPP Director Shobita Parthasarathy.

In the Media

Stevenson and Wolfers share what gives them hope as 2020 comes to a close

Dec 14, 2020 NPR Planet Money

On “The Indicator” from NPR’s Planet Money podcast, professors Stevenson and Wolfers share what’s giving them hope as the year draws to a close. For Stevenson, employers are coming to recognize the real struggles their employees (particularly...

News

Research into action: Hausman’s research key to new legislation

Dec 15, 2020

Methane is the primary component of natural gas, a greenhouse gas with 34 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. It has been estimated that more than one percent of methane in the U.S. supply chain escapes into the atmosphere, much of...

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