Michael Barr

Join Ford School Dean and Faculty Director Michael Barr in unpacking CFLP: An interdisciplinary research center focused on creating a financial system that is safer, fairer, and better harnessed to the real economy—ending with an interactive Q&amp

Stefan Ingves, Njuguna Ndung’u, and dean Michael Barr finish off the Central Bank of the Future Conference with a closing keynote conversation.

Learn what our community is looking forward to this upcoming academic year, tips on the best place to eat in Ann Arbor, and sage advice about how to make the most of 2019-2020 at the University of Michigan.

Michael S. Barr talks consumer protection for small businesses as part of the Business Forward Solutions 2020 initiative.

In May we traveled to Seoul and several other great Asian cities. It was an inspiring and incredibly productive trip. We’ve put together a video that captured the highlights from our time in Seoul. May, 2019.

In May Michael Barr went to Tokyo and several other great Asian cities. Here is a video that captured the highlights from our time in Tokyo. July, 2019.

Dean Michael Barr speaks during the 2019 Ford School Commencement. 

Gene Sperling speaks on economic dignity and the three pillars that should define it - Michael Barr moderates.

Rohit Chopra, American consumer advocate and Commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission talks about consumer uncertainty. Learn more about the conference 

Michael Barr welcomes graduates to the 2018 Ford School Commencement Ceremony on April 28, 2018.

Juan Jaimes Costillia gives the remarks on behalf of the MPP & MPA class at the 2018 Ford School Commencement ceremony on April 28, 2018.

Presentation of the graduates and the closing remarks by Michael S. Barr at the 2018 Ford School Spring Commencement on April 28, 2018.

This panel will discuss whether and how FinTech can contribute to financial inclusion—expanding access to sustainable financial products and services for low- and moderate-income households in the United States and developing world.Sl

Martin A. Philbert, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Toxicology, University of Michigan. Learn more about the FinTech conference here.

Richard Berner, Director, U.S. Office of Financial Research closing remarks. Learn more about the FinTech conference here.

Richard Berner, Director, U.S. Office of Financial Research welcomes keynote speaker, Gillian Tett. Learn more about the FinTech conference.

Paul Tagliabue and Jim Hackett - moderated by Warde Manuel discuss the intersection between sports and social policy. November, 2017.

U-M law professor Michael Barr says President Trump's executive order to reconsider Wall Street regulations "makes no sense" and will weaken safeguards put in place after the 2008 financial crisis

The University of Michigan has launched a new initiative to address one of humanity's most critical and seemingly intractable problems: poverty.

Michael S. Barr, Gerald A. Carlino, James Hines and moderator Byron Lutz hold a panel on stabilization policy at the "Honoring Ned Gramlich and the Importance of Policy Research" conference. May, 2014.

A discussion of the proposed federal tax reform proposals by former Congressman Dave Camp, dean Michael Barr and moderated by President Mark Schlissel. December, 2017.

This fall the University of Michigan will explore the topics of debate, civic engagement, and democracy with a special theme semester.