— Tue, 08/09/2016 - 9:14am
Our weekly round-up of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
- Jinhua Zhao: For The Common Good IPPSR affiliate Jinhua Zhao discusses his work as the Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program at MSU.
- Ways Of Being In The Digital Age: A New ESRC Project IPPSR affiliate Bill Dutton describes a new project that will focus on the ways technology mediates our lives.
- Filmmaker Ken Burns To Speak At Blanchard Forum At MSU The College of Social Science awarded Ken Burns the second Spartan Statesmanship Award for Distinguished Public Service. Mr. Burns will speak on campus at the Gov. Jim Blanchard Public Service Forum on Sept. 23.
Policy
- Grand Rapids vs. Kalamazoo Big Name Donors: Which Strategy Is Best?: Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids have experienced different kinds of donations in recent years. IPPSR affiliate Eric Scorsone is quoted on the possibilities of Kalamazoo’s unique approach.
- Is A New Age Of Philanthropy Scholarship Dawning? Don't Count On It. Philanthropy is an important part of politics, but it is often overlooked by scholars. IPPSR affiliate Sarah Reckhow studies philanthropy and public policy.
- Michigan's Labor Pool Stronger, Small Businesses Say IPPSR affiliate Charles Ballard discusses how Michigan’s multi-year economic growth has facilitated a stronger labor market in Michigan.
Politics
- Democrats' Policy Laundry List Isn't Leftist But May Still Provoke Voter Backlash IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann analyzes the Democratic Party’s crowded policy platform.
- Politics Meets Facts On Free-Trade Deals In Michigan IPPSR affiliate Charles Ballard comments on how politicians’ misuse of information on trade can lead to dangerous rhetoric and a misunderstanding of the benefits that come with international trade. Michigan has benefitted from international trade.
- Honest Education Discussion Requires Counting All Dollars A Mackinac Center for Public Policy blog responds to IPPSR affiliate David Arsen’s article about the Michigan Education Finance Study.
