Helping young offenders get back on track: a model from Florida
If Michigan is going to be broadly prosperous again, it’s imperative that we reduce barriers to people who want to participate in the workforce. More
Books to understand today’s economy
We are going to feature more in these posts and our newsletter (sign up here) recommended readings that have helped us understand constantly changing economic
Solving the mystery of childhood poverty
Child poverty rates in the United States are often treated as a mystery. How can so many children be poor in a nation this wealthy?
Detroit students need more college pipeline programs
By any measure, Jamilah Jackson is the kind of millennial Detroit needs now. The 2015 Wayne State University graduate is civic-minded, committed to mentoring younger
New jobs require higher skill levels
If you haven’t been convinced already by the approximately one million posts MFI has written over the years about the importance of a college degree
Men not adjusting to economic realities
As we recently explored the decline in 25-54 year old males labor force participation is a growing and serious problem. An excellent report from the President’s
