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.

School Privatization Survey Results Available

Outsourcing helps public schools save millions of dollars. … more

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:28am

State Admits Compensation Problem

State employment down 21 percent, compensation up 52 percent. … more

Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:20am

No State Favors For Fastest Growing Companies

No state corporate welfare went to these fastest growers. … more

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 2:50pm

State Compensation Problem Bigger Than Advertised

The state’s negotiators should be on solid footing when asking for concessions. … more

Posted on July 22, 2011 at 2:49pm

No Auto Resurgence Yet

While the Detroit 3 are now profitable and optimistic, clear job gains have yet to be prevalent. … more

Posted on June 1, 2011 at 4:52pm

Michigan Tax Reform Signed

The Michigan Business Tax will soon be no more. … more

Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:15am

Don't Confuse Estimates With Data

Center analyst explains job growth estimates to reporter. … more

Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:13pm

Michigan Stands Out in Tax Redistribution

Michigan's EITC among most generous in the country. … more

Posted on May 12, 2011 at 9:03am

'Brutal' MSU Budget Cut: Just 4.5 Percent

Michigan State University President Lou Ann Simon has characterized proposed state aid cuts as "brutal," although she gamely acknowledges "We can make this work." … more

Posted on March 24, 2011 at 12:30pm

Detroit Free Press Editor Points out Film Incentive Flaws

As Detroit Free Press editor Stephen Henderson points out, the film incentive was meant to generate a film industry in Michigan that would exist without special favors. In light of this goal, the incentive has so far been only an expensive failure. … more

Posted on March 1, 2011 at 2:09pm

James M. Hohman

Assistant Director of Fiscal Policy

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