Economics

A Parent's Pride and Gratefulness

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

The mother of recent Econ graduate Emily Chiu offers thanks to the Department.

LSA Economist George Fulton Says Michigan's Economy Continues to Recover

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

A First Job is like a First Date, and other Advice for Graduation Day

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

NPR
Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson spoke with NPR's Planet Money about advice they would offer new college graduates if they were giving a commencement address.

Finally: Proof That Money Buys Happiness (Sort of)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

U.S News & World Report
Economists Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson show that having money equals more freedom to make broader choices in life.

No Rich Child Left Behind

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

The New York Times
Work by Martha Bailey and Susan Dynarski is cited in this article in the NYT Opinion Pages.

Tax Geeks: Make Tax Filing Easy, Kill the Mortgage Deduction, Tax CPAs

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Joel Slemrod is cited in a story about a new tax survey conducted by the National Tax Association.

The Penalties of Our Tax Code

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Economics Chair Joel Slemrod argues that tax compliance costs are regressive.

What's so great about austerity, anyway?

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

American Public Media's "Marketplace"
Professor Justin Wolfers is quoted in a story about the federal budget and whether an age of austerity really is necessary to reduce the deficit.

So we've got three budgets, but is there any overlap?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Marketplace Economy
Professor Matthew Shapiro is "cautiously optimistic" even though we have three different budgets.

Department Chair Joel Slemrod, on reforming the tax code

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Prof. Slemrod speaks in advance of the tax deadline this month.

Professor Jim Adams Discusses the Euro with Alumni in London

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Prof. Jim Adams was a guest speaker at an Alumni event in March at the House of Lords in London.

What Makes a Good Tax Haven?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

npr
After the banking crisis in Cyprus, Professor Jim Hines opines on what country might take its place as the next popular tax haven.

Why fiscal conservatives should love gay marriage

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

The Washington Post
U-M Economists Adam Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are cited in an article on the economic impact of same-sex marriage.