Why Consumer Confidence Is Key to Fighting Inflation
Consumer confidence – what is it, and why is it so important? Joanne Hsu, Director of the Surveys of Consumers at the University of Michigan, explains why measuring consumers’ feelings is crucial to understanding the economy, and how the data from these surveys can be used to shape the economy.
Our Centers
ISR consists of five separate but interdependent research centers, each with a particular focus and capabilities.
Projects & Grants
We conduct research in a wide variety of areas. View some of our recent project highlights or explore them all by topic area.
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Poverty & Inequality
Economic Behavior
Detroit Metropolitan Area Communities Study (DMACS): A Collaborative Information and Innovation Platform for the Region
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Family & Relationships
Population Health
Aging & Retirement
Daily Experiences among Black and White Dementia Caregivers: Implications for Well-being and Cardiovascular Health
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Faculty Profiles
ISR’s faculty experts conduct groundbreaking and wide-ranging social science research — representing more than 20 academic disciplines. Included below are two examples of the type of work being done by members of our team.
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Pamela Davis-Kean
Professor of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Research Professor, Survey Research Center, Research Professor, Research Center for Group Dynamics, Faculty Associate , Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, Institute for Social Research and Executive Director, University of Michigan Office of Research
Dr. Davis-Kean's research continues to evolve as she seeks the various pathways that socio-economic status (SES) of … more -
Robin Tepper Jacob
Research Professor, School of Education and Research Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Robin Tepper Jacob is an Associate Research Professor at the Institute for Social Research’s Survey Research Center and the … more
Latest News
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August 3, 2022
NIA R24 grant to fund five-year methodological research network
Contact: Jon Meerdink, meerdink@umich.edu ANN ARBOR — The National Institute on Aging has awarded a five-year R24 grant to a team Read more
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July 29, 2022
Consumers adjust to inflation as labor market expectations worsen
Contact: Morgan Sherburne, 734-647-1844, morganls@umich.edu Surveys of Consumers, 734-763-5224 ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged from June, when it had Read more
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July 28, 2022
DEI retreat highlights successes and growth opportunities for ISR
Contact: Jon Meerdink, meerdink@umich.edu ANN ARBOR – Members of the Institute for Social Research’s leadership team attended a strategic planning Read more
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July 27, 2022
Arthur Lupia to lead Bold Challenges initiative as executive director
Contact: Alex Piazza, apiazza@umich.edu ANN ARBOR – Arthur Lupia, a political scientist whose federal service spans two U.S. presidential administrations, Read more
