Governors can do a lot to improve Michigan. But their administrations often are defined by economies that are influenced by trends beyond state borders.
Charles Ballard
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Opinion | You’re paying less taxes than you think. And that’s a problem.
We can’t make good policy decisions if the ‘facts’ in our heads are wrong, say two Michigan State University economists.
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Only in a fantasy world do tax cuts pay for themselves
Michigan need only look to Kansas to see the fallacy of believing that massive tax cuts will lead to an explosion of economic activity.
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How much credit (or blame) does Gov. Snyder deserve?
How much difference can a governor make to Michigan’s economy? Not as much as pundits and politicians think.
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Long summer break kills learning
Michigan students enjoy an endless summer, while students in highly educated nations spend 20 days more each year in class.