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.

The State Is Already Addressing 'Transition Costs' in School Pension Fund

Published on Aug. 8, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Beware Doubling-Down on Municipal Pension Dysfunctions

Published on Aug. 6, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Commentary: Pension Liabilities Larger Than Reported

Published on Aug. 2, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Policymakers Still Tripped Up By Pension Transition Costs

"Transition costs" and "plunging credit ratings" are red herrings to pension reform. … more

Posted on July 17, 2012 at 3:32pm

Study Finds That Teacher Pension Plan Unlikely to be Fully-Funded

Published on July 17, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Legislature Must Fix Teacher Pensions the Right Way

Published on July 9, 2012 – Viewpoint on Public Issues

Fix the Real Problem of the Pension System

Politicians to blame for unfunded liabilities. … more

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 11:25am

MPSERS and MSERS: Three Pension Policy Briefs

Published on June 22, 2012 – Study

Analysis: Agriculture Still Not the Second-Largest Industry in Michigan

Published on June 20, 2012 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

House GOP Hides Behind Rigged 'Study'

Punting on pension reform keeps the burden on taxpayers. … more

Posted on June 14, 2012 at 3:34pm

James M. Hohman

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