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James M. Hohman
Director of Fiscal Policy
James M. Hohman is the 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
State Policies Created School Pension Pain
The only real solution is to close public pensions to new employees … more
Time to End the 21st Century Jobs Fund
New Mackinac study featured in state media … more
Michigan’s Quiet Success in Containing Retiree Health Care Costs
Simple reforms lower the burden of debt … more
Flashy Projects Generate Taxpayer Losses
A state economy isn't made up of the biggest companies … more
New Study Calls for More Spending to Provide Nothing
Higher education costs are increasing, but why? … more
Multiplier Analyses Are Prone to Abuse
Common ways to rationalize use of taxpayer dollars … more
Business Climate, Not Cronyism, Key to Michigan’s Future Growth
New op-ed published in The Detroit News … more
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
