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The Functioning of Democracy across the Urban-Rural Spectrum panel

Nov 6, 2020 0:56:04

Student researchers share their research on the similarities and differences across the urban-rural continuum. November 2020.

Mara Ostfeld: Race, Media and Political Attitudes

Nov 12, 2020 0:55:05

Mara Cecilia Ostfeld, assistant professor of political science, assistant professor of public policy by courtesy discusses race, media and political attitudes. November 2020.

In the Media

Danziger joins 127 economists calling for continued COVID-19 stimulus

Nov 25, 2020 WBCK

In an open letter, Danziger joined 127 other economists calling for additional COVID-19 stimulus, stating, "While the economy continues on the path to recovery, it’s critical that we quickly implement a robust stimulus to help promote a sustained...

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Wolfers: Biden's emerging team of economic advisers committed to full employment, boosting wages

Nov 30, 2020 Common Dreams

Wolfers praised Biden's emerging team of economic advisers...as "damn solid. This is a group that is individually and collectively committed to both full employment and boosting wages," he said. Read the full Common Dreams article about Biden's...

In the Media

Deardorff comments on trans-Pacific trade

Nov 27, 2020 Detroit News

Biden may want to join the TPP agreement, said Deardorff. But "he probably knows from the experience of it being negotiated, it's not going be an easy thing to do." Read the full article in the Detroit...

Eduardo Montero: Evidence from Land Reform in El Salvador

Nov 5, 2020 0:57:27

Eduardo Montero discusses cooperative property rights and development in El Salvador. November 2020.

In the Media

Rabe: G.M. dropping support for Trump climate rollbacks a huge pivot, big step

Nov 23, 2020 The New York Times

“This is about as bold as it gets,” said Rabe. “This huge pivot, so closely following an election result, particularly from a firm like General Motors, is a big, big deal. This is the first big industrial step toward the next president. Are other...

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Role of states in meeting U.S. climate goals remains front and center, says Rabe

Nov 26, 2020 E&E News

"We've seen this back-and-forth on state action linked to the likelihood of serious congressional action on the issue," said Rabe. "I think the question of states remains front and center. The question then becomes their ability to deliver on...

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Rabe urges Biden administration to prioritize methane in climate policy

Nov 30, 2020 Brookings Institution Planet Policy

"The Biden administration could declare that America is finally ready to lead on methane mitigation. It could design a suite of world-class regulatory and disclosure tools to minimize methane releases for as long as oil and gas continue to be used,"...

News

Ford School Alumni step up to the giving challenge in difficult times

Nov 30, 2020

The Ford School launched the Alumni Giving Challenge in summer 2019, with members of the Ford School Committee offering $50,000 in challenge funds. Despite an especially trying year, alumni stepped up to the challenge with incredible support for the...

Dean Barr and Ford School alums speak in person prior to COVID-19

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