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"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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Barry Rabe interviewed by Michigan Radio in segment, "Muddying the Michigan Constitution?"

Sep 20, 2012

Barry Rabe spoke with Michigan Radio about why some interest groups pursue policy change through amendments to the Michigan Constitution rather than through legislation.A constitutional amendment, Rabe told Michigan Radio, can be used to bypass...

Public opinion on climate change unduly influenced by recent weather, Rabe says

Sep 3, 2012

Whether it's a record-breaking heat wave or an exceptionally snowy winter, the public often lets seasonal weather unduly influence their belief in climate change, Barry G. Rabe told The Chronicle of Higher Education.The article, "Record Summer Heat...

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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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CLOSUP survey: Michigan's local leaders more positive about Gov. Snyder, state's direction

Jul 25, 2012

Local government leaders in Michigan gave Gov. Rick Snyder a significantly higher job approval rating in 2012 compared to a year ago, and the officials were much more optimistic about the state's direction, a University of Michigan survey says.But...

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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...

Rabe: "Wild West-style energy extraction" contrasts with residents' views

Feb 16, 2012

Ford School professor of environmental policy Barry G. Rabe has co-authored an op-ed for The Philadelphia Inquirer responding to new legislation in Pennsylvania concerning natural-gas extraction.The op-ed begins, "Pennsylvania's long-awaited...

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 Rabe's work cited in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article on President Obama's shale gas endorsement.

Jan 29, 2012

President Obama's message in the State of the Union in support of shale gas drilling likely found a receptive audience in parts of Pennsylvania—a state considered essential to his reelection effort in 2012, according to an article in the Pittsburgh...

Barry Rabe quoted by ClimateWire on President Obama's rejection of oil pipeline from Canada

Jan 25, 2012

Professor Barry Rabe was quoted by ClimateWire on President Obama's rejection of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would extend from Canada to Texas. Proponents of the controversial proposal say the pipeline would create thousands of jobs,...

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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Barry Rabe quoted in Center for Michigan article about billion-dollar mining operation exempt from Michigan's severance tax for natural resources

Nov 1, 2011

Barry Rabe was quoted in a Bridge magazine article, published by the Center for Michigan, about resource extraction companies exempt from severance taxes in the state of Michigan, "Mines begin digging into U.P. free of key state tax."According to...

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 quoted in Inside EPA's Clean Energy Report about greenhouse gas reduction programs, renewable portfolio standards

May 24, 2011

Barry Rabe was quoted in an Inside EPA's Clean Energy Report article called "Economic Benefits Seen As Basis For Ongoing State RPS, GHG Efforts." The story discusses the "Environmental Federalism: Current Issues and Opportunities" conference...

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 quoted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette State of the Union address, changing energy policies

Jan 27, 2011

Barry Rabe was quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, "In State of the Union addresses, energy policies are bold—and familiar," that in part discusses President Obama's commitment to increasing the nation's use of clean energy to 80 percent by...

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 quoted in a Politico article, "Ethanol decision seen as Corn Belt pandering"

Oct 14, 2010

Barry Rabe was quoted in a Politico article about a recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the allowable percentage, from 10 to 15 percent, of ethanol—a corn-based fuel—in new cars. Some question the timing of this...