Michigan economy

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Michigan maritime: Ports set to grow economy throughout the state

Dec 22, 2022

A new law that gives the state's 32 ports tools to expand and grow the maritime economy started out as a community project for a handful of University of Michigan students. U-M students first worked with the Port of Monroe in 2012 and over the...

In the Media

Owen-Smith outlines $97M U-M annual contribution to Michigan's economy

Mar 6, 2022 MLive

University of Michigan research chipped in nearly $100 million to the state’s economy in the 2021 fiscal year, according to a report from UM’s Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS). The data in the report shows how academic...

In times of crisis, electricity usage data can estimate economic damage, says Wolfers

Apr 10, 2020

With economic activity changing faster than standard statistical measures can keep up, economists are looking at other indicators to take the economy’s pulse. Justin Wolfers, professor at the Ford School, analyzed electricity usage to understand the...

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Media highlights Global Detroit, Ford School study on economic impact of refugees

Nov 7, 2017

On October 17, Global Detroit and researchers at the Ford School of Public Policy released a study estimating that refugees in southeast Michigan contribute up to $295 million to the regional economy – leading to coverage by numerous media outlets,...

Policy Talks @ the Ford School

Gerry Anderson on energy policy and Michigan's economic recovery

Mar 31, 2021, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT

Join us for a conversation with Gerry Anderson (MPP '88), executive chairman of DTE Energy and co-chair of Michigan's Economic Recovery Council. Assistant Professor Kaitlin Raimi will moderate a discussion on energy policy and Michigan's economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Program in Practical Policy Projects

The Impact of US Customs and Border Patrol Policies on the Michigan Economy

January 2019 - April 2019

This project centered on quantifying the economic impact of USCBP policies regarding containerized shipping with the intent of showing the adverse effects of limiting such cargo from entry to The Port of Monroe. Impact was analyzed in terms of direct partners, regional stakeholders, and the overall state economy. Students worked with P3E Director and Port of Monroe Port Director to identify impacts of new USCBP policy and draft recommendations based on research...

Gerry Anderson on energy policy and Michigan's economic recovery

Mar 31, 2021 0:57:54

A conversation with Gerry Anderson (MPP '88), executive chairman of DTE Energy and co-chair of Michigan's Economic Recovery Council.