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.
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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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James D Morrow
A F K Organski Collegiate Professor of World Politics, Professor of Political Science, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Research Professor, Center for Political Studies, Institute for Social Research
Morrow’s research addresses theories of international politics, both the logical development and empirical testing of such theories. He is … more -
John P Laitner
Research Scientist, Economics, Professor of Economics, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Research Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Dr. Laitner is Director of the University of Michigan Retirement and Disability Research Center. His research falls primarily in the … more
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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
