James M. Hohman, Assistant Director of Fiscal Policy [Mackinac Center]

James M. Hohman is assistant director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He holds a degree in economics from Northwood University in Midland, Mich.

Michigan Pension Underfunding Gaps Widen

Another reason MPSERS should be closed now. … more

Posted on May 30, 2012 at 11:33am

There Are Options to Address 'Transition Costs'

Plan would shift teachers to new pension system. … more

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 3:50pm

'Stranded Costs' Will Always Be Paid by Taxpayers

Keep charter school and contract employees out of MPSERS. … more

Posted on April 19, 2012 at 12:17pm

Tax Foundation Rates Michigan

State climbs 42 spots after eliminating MBT. … more

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 3:54pm

Indiana Leads the Manufacturing Belt

Hoosier state has the most to gain from a right-to-work law. … more

Posted on January 6, 2012 at 4:30pm

Cost of Benefits Is Sinking Detroit

City could run out of money in early 2012. … more

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:51am

Wasted Talent

More college grads doesn't mean economic success. … more

Posted on November 15, 2011 at 3:39pm

Film Incentive Bill Sows Its Own Expansion

Legislators want to give more of your money to Hollywood. … more

Posted on November 14, 2011 at 11:05am

Michigan Pensions Good at Controlling Fraud

More work needs to be done on controlling costs, though. … more

Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:35am

School Privatization Survey Results Available

Outsourcing helps public schools save millions of dollars. … more

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:28am

James M. Hohman

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