Education Podcast · Getting (Closer) to the Bottom of Your District's Finances

Abstract. The United States devolves responsibility for providing critical services to local governments. With limited centralized transfers, the ability t

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A new U-M study highlights inequity in metropolitan tax bases. How does Ann Arbor stack up?

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Abstract. The United States devolves responsibility for providing critical services to local governments. With limited centralized transfers, the ability t

New research shows how cuts to Medicaid and other social programs negatively impact local economies as well as program beneficiaries.

America’s social safety net is poised to become thinner if the Republicans’ massive tax and spending bill crosses the finish line, at a time when low-income consumers are struggling and recession fear...

New research shows how cuts to Medicaid and other social programs negatively impact local economies as well as program beneficiaries.

Government transfers and financial income form a major component of the basic sector in the United States.

New research shows how cuts to Medicaid and other social programs negatively impact local economies as well as program beneficiaries.

The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.

The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.

The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.

Research finds disparities in local government spending to be one driver of place-based variation in population health outcomes in the U.S. This study…

Today's guest is Matt Klein, senior writer and economics commentator at Barron's. We discuss his new book with Michael Pettis, which argues that global imbalances are the result of rising inequality a...

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During three sweltering days in July, an estimated 500,000 people visited the Ann Arbor Art Fairs. While checking out the paintings and the pottery, the furniture and the fiber art, visitors also had ...