Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
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If Campus Rape Is So Common, Why Don't More Women Report It? Here Are A Few Reasons IPPSR Affiliate Rebecca Campbell comments on how the neurobiological effects of trauma can change behavior in rape victims.
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Racial Disparities In M-STEP Results IPPSR Affiliate Joshua Cowen explains factors contributing to differences in test scores among racial groups.
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Economy Improving But Michigan Cities Still In Crisis IPPSR Affiliate Joshua Sapotichne discusses the difficulties faced by Michigan cities as a result of declines in revenue sharing.
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Parents, Teachers Squeezed By Cost of School Supplies IPPSR Affiliate David Arsen comments on the increasing need for parents and teachers to utilize own funds for children’s school supplies.
Policy
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Is The Trans-Pacific Partnership Dead? Six Essential Reads IPPSR Affiliate Tomas Hult is quoted on the decline of trade between the United States and the rest of the world as it relates to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Without Local School Boards, Parents In Poor Communities Lose Vote IPPSR Affiliate Kristi Bowman comments about the impact state takeovers of schools has on communities.
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Grandma On Facebook? It Could Be Good For Her Health IPPSR Affiliate William Chopik discusses recent research connecting technology use in senior citizens and improvements in health and well-being.
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Electricity Customer Choice Out-Performs Traditional Monopoly Michigan Political Leadership Program alumni Wayne Kuipers argues that customer choice in electricity outperforms traditional monopolies.
Politics
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Jack Lessenberry: Right-To-Die Making A Resurgence In Michigan House Democratic Floor Leader and MPLP alumni Sam Singh introduces bill allowing for assisted suicide.
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The Most Important State Election This November: Michigan's Next House Speaker House Democratic Leader and MPLP alumni Tim Greimel expected to be next House Speaker if Democrats take control of House in November.
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Nofs Goes Green for Congress IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann discusses this election’s impact on the rise of third party candidates.
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Senate Committee Expected To OK Autonomous Car Bills MPLP alumni and State Sen. Kenneth Horn comments on the emergence of autonomous vehicles in Michigan.
