Barry Rabe

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Barry Rabe: Majority of Americans want feds to address climate change

Dec 5, 2012

Just over half of Americans believe the federal government should address climate change, according to a University of Michigan survey.While 51 percent of those polled said the federal government should take a great deal of responsibility for...

"The Political Viability of Carbon Taxation," Barry Rabe's latest blog post

Dec 5, 2012

The Political Viability of Carbon Taxationby Barry RabeEconomists of nearly all methodological and ideological stripes concur that the best way to attempt to stave off the worst impacts of climate change is through some form of taxation on the...

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"Economics of Carbon Taxes," Barry Rabe's latest blog post

Nov 14, 2012

Economics of Carbon TaxesBy Barry RabeThe idea of enacting a carbon tax to address climate change and fiscal woes may be as plausible as relying on new leadership to steer the Chicago Cubs to their first world championship in over a century.But now...

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Pennsylvania court ruling raises the debate on fracking, land-use governance, Rabe says

Aug 6, 2012

In a blog for The Brookings Institution, Barry G. Rabe said a state appellate court's decision to strike down key provisions of Pennsylvania's shale gas legislation could be a sign of things to come.In February, Pennsylvania passed legislation to...

Barry Rabe's research on public opinion and climate change cited by Discovery News

Aug 5, 2012

Discovery News quoted Barry Rabe, co-author of the National Survey of American Public Opinion on Climate Change (NSAPOCC), in a recent article, "Extreme Heat Waves Becoming the Norm.""We increasingly think that one of the biggest determinants of...

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Barry Rabe quoted in Detroit Free Press article on renewable energy issues in Michigan

Jul 1, 2012

Barry Rabe commented on the costs and benefits of changes to Michigan's renewable energy policy in a Detroit Free Press article on the debate surrounding a proposed amendment to the state constitution. The amendment would require utilities to...

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NSAPOCC: Americans are skeptical of geoengineering solutions to climate change

May 31, 2012

The latest version of the National Survey of American Public Opinion on Climate Change (NSAPOCC), co-authored by Barry Rabe, has been published in the May 2012 edition of "Issues in Governance Studies" by The Brookings Institution.The latest...

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Barry Rabe on Gerald Ford: The global president

Apr 26, 2012

The University of Michigan invited Professor Barry Rabe to address the 89th Honors Convocation of the University, an event that celebrates and recognizes outstanding academic achievement by undergraduates. The theme of this year's Convocation:...

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Barry Rabe presents at Northwestern University climate change symposium

Mar 9, 2012

Barry Rabe's presentation at Northwestern University's Third Annual Climate Change Symposium was cited in a Medill Reports article, "Climate change needs lots of action – fast." During Rabe's Session, "Can we tax carbon? Lessons from American states...

NSAPOCC findings on public opinion of global warming receive international attention

Mar 1, 2012

The National Survey of American Public Opinion on Climate Change (NSAPOCC), which reports that more Americans are beginning to believe in global warming, has received attention in media outlets across the globe since it was released earlier this...

NSAPOCC reveals belief in global warming is on the rise

Feb 29, 2012

The National Survey of American Public Opinion on Climate Change (NSAPOCC), co-authored by Barry Rabe, has been published in the February 2012 edition of "Issues in Governance Studies" by The Brookings Institution.The latest installment in the...

Barry Rabe quoted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about role of Public Utility Commission in regulation of shale gas drilling

Feb 12, 2012

Barry Rabe was quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC) potential new role in the regulation of shale operations. In legislation awaiting the governor's approval, the PUC would be...

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Barry G. Rabe named J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy

Nov 21, 2011

The Regents of the University of Michigan have approved the appointment of Barry G. Rabe as the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, for a five-year renewable term, effective November 1,...

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Ford School faculty earn top University of Michigan awards

Oct 19, 2011

In August 2011, Bob Axelrod was recognized with one of the University of Michigan's most prestigious honors, the Regents' Award for Distinguished Public Service. The award honors "extraordinary distinction in public service by members of the...

May edition of 'the Ford School feed': Ford School Spirit Day, President Ford statue dedication on Capitol Hill, 2011 Charity Auction, charter school research, and more

May 31, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.Feed readers will learn about brownfield tax credits from Liz Gerber, network security from Bob Axelrod, a new Thurnau...

Barry Rabe receives grant to study climate change policies in Canada, U.S.

Apr 7, 2011

Barry Rabe received a small grant from the Canadian Embassy to continue his research on climate change opinion and policies in the United States and Canada. Rabe's project, "Pricing Carbon: Provincial Formation of Climate Policy," will closely...

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Barry Rabe quoted in New York Times article about carbon tax in British Columbia

Mar 22, 2011

Barry Rabe was quoted in a New York Times ClimateWire article called "British Columbia Survives 3 Years and $848 Million Worth of Carbon Taxes." Though the full economic value of British Columbia's carbon tax isn't yet known, analysts say it is...

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Barry Rabe interviewed on Michigan Public Radio about public opinions on climate change, related policies

Mar 1, 2011

Barry Rabe was interviewed on Michigan Public Radio's "The Environment Report" about a recent Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) report that he co-authored. The report summarizes and compares the findings of two public opinion...

CLOSUP report: Canadians more likely to support policies to address climate change than Americans

Feb 24, 2011

Americans are less willing to open their wallets to pay for increased production of renewable energy resources than Canadians, a new University of Michigan report indicates.Americans who indicated they would not pay anything each year was at 41...

Barry Rabe named 2011 Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

Feb 18, 2011

Barry Rabe was named one of six 2011 recipients of the prestigious Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship. The award, confirmed by the University of Michigan Board of Regents yesterday, honors just five or six faculty members each year for "outstanding...

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Barry Rabe spoke to Michigan Radio about Rick Snyder's plan to streamline environmental regulations

Dec 9, 2010

Barry Rabe spoke to Michigan Radio about governor-elect Rick Snyder’s plan to streamline government regulations for Michigan businesses. Supporters of Snyder’s plan say the reduction of red tape will help Michigan businesses compete better, but Rabe...

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Barry Rabe co-authors NOAA climate report for the U.S. Congress

Sep 28, 2010

Barry Rabe served on a National Academy of Public Administration panel that co-authored a report for the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Congress. The report, "Building Strong for...

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New book by Barry Rabe examines climate change through public policy lens

Jul 28, 2010

A new book edited by Barry Rabe, "Greenhouse Governance: Addressing Climate Change in America" features a number of America's preeminent public policy scholars examining some aspect of governance and climate change. The book, published by the...

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"The Climate of Belief"

Apr 22, 2010

A conversation with Professor Barry G. Rabe, the first social scientist ever awarded the prestigious Annual Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. States and regions have quietly emerged as hotbeds of innovation...

National Academy of Public Administration inducts Barry Rabe as a fellow

Apr 1, 2010

Barry Rabe, professor of public policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, has been inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.In addition, Rabe will collaborate with more than a...

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Barry Rabe and Carl Simon talk about climate change and energy policy on WEMU

Feb 4, 2010

Barry Rabe and Carl Simon were interviewed on a 'green' edition of the The Lynn Rivers Show on local NPR station, WEMU.The hour-long show, hosted by former U.S. Rep Lynn Rivers, featured Rabe and Simon talking about climate change, green jobs, and...

Recent research by Barry Rabe explores American public opinion on climate change, policy responses

Jan 7, 2010

New research by Barry Rabe on American public opinion of climate change was published in a Brookings Institution report, "The Climate of Belief: American Public Opinion on Climate Change." In this report, Rabe and co-author Christopher P. Borick...

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Barry Rabe quoted in USA Today article about President Obama’s ambitious December agenda

Dec 1, 2009

Barry Rabe spoke to USA Today about President Obama’s campaign promise of creating a cap-and-trade system to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Obama is set to announce U.S. climate change goals at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change...

Barry Rabe interviewed by American Public Media in "States develop cap and trade programs"

Nov 25, 2009

Barry Rabe spoke to American Public Media in a segment exploring the steps some states are taking to reduce carbon emissions. While Congress is exploring the option of a national cap and trade policy some states have already banded together to adopt...

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Barry Rabe discusses global climate change issues in the British Embassy project '100 Voices in 100 Days'

Oct 5, 2009

A short video by Barry Rabe is featured in a project called 100 Voices in 100 Days. The British Embassy in Washington DC began this initiative 100 days before international climate change negotiations open in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7, 2009....