ANN ARBOR—When Bill Axinn‘s parents took him to Nepal in 1976 for their own work in agricultural and social development, he was “pretty upset to be missing seventh grade.” Axinn’s parents brought him to the then-isolated Chitwan Valley, and he went from being sad to scared: On the plane with them was a goat, an… Continue reading All in the family: U-M expert reflects on 5 decades focused on Nepal, from youth to leading 30-year study
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Transportation insecurity in Detroit and beyond
Alexandra Murphy discusses why 36% of Detroiters have trouble getting where they need to go and how a new tool could guide better transportation solutions ANN ARBOR—More than a third of Detroit residents (36%) can’t get from place to place in a safe or timely manner. This is the main finding of a new study led by Alexandra… Continue reading Transportation insecurity in Detroit and beyond
Gun deaths reach alarming high, sparking debate over media’s role
EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—Gun violence claimed 46,728 lives in the United States last year—the third-highest number of firearm-related deaths ever recorded—including a record-high 27,300 suicides by using a gun. The data marks a significant escalation over the past decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sparking an urgent examination of contributing factors,… Continue reading Gun deaths reach alarming high, sparking debate over media’s role
Minority voters likely to determine presidential outcome
ANN ARBOR—If history repeats previous elections’ behaviors, race and ethnicity will be the critical determinant of how people vote this year, according to a University of Michigan expert. The polls indicate a tight race between the two candidates in a hotly contested battle for the White House. History is likely to repeat: Many minority voters… Continue reading Minority voters likely to determine presidential outcome
U-M consumer sentiment surveys remain robust measurement of economic behavior
After transition from phone to web-only methods, surveys stay true to trends ANN ARBOR—Following a four-month transition from phone-based methods, the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers has entered its third month of exclusively using web interviews as of October. With these advancements in information-gathering methodology, the survey remains robust, trustworthy and dedicated to amplifying… Continue reading U-M consumer sentiment surveys remain robust measurement of economic behavior