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Stevenson breaks down latest jobs report data

Dec 5, 2022

In addition to providing BLS Monthly Jobs Report Rapid Insights, Betsey Stevenson, professor of economics and public policy, has lent her expertise to numerous media outlets to break down the latest jobs report. Here's what she had to say about the...

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El-Sayed appointed as Wayne County health director

Dec 5, 2022

Last week, Wayne County tapped Abdul El-Sayed, Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence, to take over as health director in March, and, in the meantime, serve as a project consultant for its Health, Human & Veterans Services Department. "But...

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Ostfeld appointed research director of the Center for Racial Justice

Dec 5, 2022

Political scientist Dr. Mara Celicia Ostfeld has been named the inaugural research director of the Center for Racial Justice (CRJ) at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. In this role, Ostfeld will lead the development of the...

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EPI examines education impacts of the Flint Water Crisis

Dec 4, 2022

Eight years ago, the Flint water crisis captured national attention when the city’s tap water was shown to be contaminated with lead. Since then, researchers have been rigorously studying this crisis and measuring the effects of this lead exposure...

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Stevenson explores the consequences of female harassment in economics

Dec 4, 2022

Economist Betsey Stevenson comments on the effects of workplace harassment of women on the field of economics as a whole in a recent article in The Atlantic. Stevenson noted that within the profession of academic economics, “We treat women...

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Wolfers challenges us to reimagine the social contract

Nov 30, 2022

Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics, recently sat down with the International Monetary Fund, arguing that the time is now to reimagine institutions that foster social cohesion. "The COVID moment has been and still is an...

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U-M online course centers equity and justice in technology policy

Nov 30, 2022

A new massive open online course available on Michigan Online will help STEM and policy professionals, community organizers, and students understand how injustices can become embedded in technology and associated policies. “Justice and Equity in...

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The impact of Michigan’s redistricting efforts on the 2022 midterms

Nov 23, 2022

The results of the 2022 elections in Michigan were marked by a narrow Democratic sweep of all the major statewide offices and both houses of the state legislature. The election is also notable for its use of new districts that were drawn for the...

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Bringing it home: Improving tomorrow’s living environments

Nov 22, 2022

Access to quality housing is essential to our well-being and the gateway to resources. Unfortunately, this basic necessity remains out of reach for far too many families, creating an ongoing crisis plaguing millions of Americans. In fact, in 2020,...

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Rabe addresses impact of 2022 election on climate policy

Nov 17, 2022

Following the 2022 election, expert Barry Rabe analyzed what the results mean for the future of climate policy. With a Republican-controlled House, climate policy at the federal level could prove difficult to move forward. "I think you’ll see...

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Ford School professors begin to chart the course of the Inclusive History Project

Nov 17, 2022

Two Ford School professors have joined the Framing and Design Committee of the Inclusive History Project, a project centered on documenting the university’s history with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. Earl Lewis, the Thomas C. Holt...

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Greetings from the Dean - The Briefing, November 2022

Nov 17, 2022

Dear friends, It’s been a wonderful, lively semester at the Ford School. So many of you have offered encouragement and support as I’ve had the honor of serving as interim dean. I’m so grateful! My faculty and staff colleagues have worked hard...

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COP27 climate conference in Egypt: Ford School's Haverkamp comments

Nov 17, 2022

Global climate talks in Egypt are heading into the home stretch with many issues still unresolved. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh for the COP27 conference in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions and...

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New website answers child care providers' questions about Michigan child care subsidy

Nov 16, 2022

A new website answers child care providers' frequently asked questions about Michigan's Child Development and Care Subsidy—an underused resource that can help families pay for child care. The University of Michigan's Poverty Solutions developed...

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FBI Director Christopher Wray to visit the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy

Nov 16, 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray will visit the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy on Friday, December 2 as the 2022 Josh Rosenthal Memorial Speaker. In 2002, the Ford School received a gift...

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Michigan local leaders give high marks on the state of local democracy while federal outlook remains grim

Nov 16, 2022

Michigan local leaders are generally optimistic about how democracy is functioning in their jurisdictions, but are far less praiseworthy about the national picture, according to a new University of Michigan report. When asked to rate the...

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Yang and Montero break down research with American Economic Association

Nov 15, 2022

Recently, Dean Yang and Eduardo Montero sat down with the American Economic Association to discuss their research on the relationship between religious festivals and economic development in Mexico. "I think one reason why we felt this is an...

Photo, from above, of a patron saint festival in Mexico. A dense parade of people and brightly colored parade floats make their way down a local street.

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Ford School names central space in honor of former dean Rebecca M. Blank

Nov 14, 2022

“Becky Blank put the Ford School on the map, literally. We – all of us who learn and teach and work here, and our alumni who are out there making communities better – WE are the house that Becky built.” So began Ford School interim dean Celeste...

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Detroit eviction filings on track to return to pre-pandemic level as COVID-19 protections expire

Nov 14, 2022

With pandemic-era protections expiring, eviction filings in Detroit rose from historic lows to 75% of the pre-pandemic rate as of June. At the current filing rate, 21% of Detroit renters—61,000 tenants—will face the threat of eviction this...

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Ali and Ciorciari speculate what could result from weakening aid to Ukraine

Nov 13, 2022

With the war in Ukraine dragging on, some are wondering how long international aid to Ukraine will flow for. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice, and John Ciorciari, associate dean for research and policy engagement, told Newsweek what...

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Ford School faculty flex expertise in analysis of midterm elections

Nov 11, 2022

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...

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U-M provost appoints dean search advisory committee

Nov 8, 2022

Today, University of Michigan Provost Laurie McCauley announced the appointment of the advisory committee that will assist her in the search for the next Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The committee is...

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Parthasarathy discusses implications of Large Language Models

Nov 7, 2022

Large Language Models (LLMs) are artificial intelligence tools that can read, summarize and translate texts and predict future words in a sentence letting them generate sentences similar to how humans talk and write. Shobita Parthasarathy, professor...

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Getting out the vote in style

Nov 3, 2022

Installations at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) and the Duderstadt Center (the Dude) on North Campus are aimed at increasing voter turnout among U-M students. The spaces were designed by the Creative Campus Voting Project, a...

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Weiser Diplomacy Center announces new diplomacy fellows

Nov 3, 2022

The Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC) is excited to announce four impressive recipients of the 2022 WDC fellowship. The four 2022 fellows, Jacob Gillis (MPP ’24), Gerardo A. Méndez Gutiérrez (MPP ’24), Gabriel Sylvan (MPP ’24), and Oieshi Saha (MPP...

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Detroiters say quality K-12 schools is top policy priority for November elections

Nov 3, 2022

Detroit residents say the quality of K-12 schools is their top priority for the November elections, followed closely by inflation, affordable housing, affordable health care, and crime. That's according to a new representative survey of...

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Ford School experts available for Michigan election 2022 analysis

Nov 3, 2022

The eyes of the country are on Michigan, as voters consider ballot initiatives on whether to enshrine abortion rights into the swing state's constitution and expand opportunities to vote. The highest offices in the state are also up for grabs, with...

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Candidate support for reparations would mobilize Detroit voters

Nov 2, 2022

While most Detroiters intend to vote in the November midterm election, those who are uncertain about voting or unlikely to vote could be motivated to cast a ballot by a candidate's support for reparations, according to a new survey from the...

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Has India's new federal abortion law made it a safer place for women?

Nov 2, 2022

India's top court upheld a woman's right to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy, regardless of marital status, a widely hailed decision by women's rights activists. The right to abortion has proved contentious globally after the U.S....

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Former Michigan legislators overwhelmingly favor reforming or abolishing term limits

Nov 1, 2022

As voters in Michigan consider a ballot measure to change the state's legislative term limits, a survey of former legislators shows overwhelming support for reforming or abolishing the limits. The survey, conducted in 2020 and 2021 by Rusty...