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James M. Hohman
Assistant Director of Fiscal Policy
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.
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From James M. Hohman
A Quick Brief on the Housing Recovery in Michigan
Price of average home is approaching record levels … more
Calls to Expand Michigan’s Economic Development Programs Fall Short
New plans don't even claim to develop the economy … more
Counting Government Workers Tells Little About the Quality of Government
Cost and quality should be the primary concern … more
Blown Away By Flawed Research on Jobs Program
Michigan spent millions with little to show for it … more
I Don’t Have Answers to These Questions
There aren't always easy answers to policy questions … more
State Government Up to Its Eyeballs in Pension Debt
Unfunded pension liabilities dwarf state’s other borrowing … more
Rumors of Taxpayer Spending
State job funds are expensive and underwhelming … more
Municipal Revenues Up Despite Arguments to the Contrary
Bridge Magazine article misses the big picture … more
Local Governments Cry Poor but Act Rich
If the fiscal stress is so great, why keep doling out uncompetitive benefits? … more
High Taxes Lack a Guarantee of Quality Services: See Detroit
It's about how resources are managed … more
