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Michigan is a low-prosperity state in a strong economy
2017 per capita income data for states has been published. What the data make clear for Michigan is that we are now structurally a low-prosperity
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The bachelors degree premium detailed
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ report The Financial Returns from College across Generations: Large but Unequal details the bachelors degree premium irrespective of
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Detroit, Grand Rapids and Minneapolis work earnings
In our last post we explored 2017 American Community Survey data on median earnings from work of those 25 and older who worked for the
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New data on earnings from work by education attainment
The recently released 2017 American Community Survey provides data on median earnings from work of those 25 and older who worked. The table at the
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Michigan needs more than fixing the roads
If there is one issue that both Michigan candidates for governor seem to agree on it is that fixing the roads is a top priority.
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Time for a new approach for achieving prosperity
From our inception more than a quarter century ago Michigan Future’s focus has been on achieving prosperity for all Michigan households. Recreating a Michigan that