Business & Economy

  1. Consumer sentiment: Positive business outlook outweighs unemployment concerns February 24, 2023
  2. Michigan local government leaders report increased problems with workforce recruitment, retention February 22, 2023
  3. Team incentives keep workers from leaving gig jobs February 8, 2023
  4. U-M researchers helping to develop a machine for on-demand N95 mask manufacturing February 7, 2023
  5. U-M forecast: Detroit economy likely to avoid worst effects of national slowdown, see overall growth February 6, 2023
  6. January jobs report shows exceptionally strong labor market, U-M economists say February 3, 2023
  7. U-M startup BlueConduit joins White House partnership to find, remove lead pipes across US January 30, 2023
  8. Growing borrowing costs offset easing inflation January 27, 2023
  9. Anti-Chinese bias harms Asian American businesses, according to new U-M research January 23, 2023
  10. U-M economist explores issues, ramifications around US hitting its debt limit January 20, 2023
  11. Public bank could address Chicago residents’ complaints about private bankers, lenders January 19, 2023
  12. Pakistan’s economic crisis January 17, 2023
  13. Federal Trade Commission cites U-M experts’ research on noncompete clauses January 12, 2023
  14. EV transition will benefit most US vehicle owners, but lowest-income Americans could get left behind January 11, 2023
  15. Healthy job market increasingly matches pre-pandemic employment patterns, U-M economists say January 6, 2023
  16. U-M Surveys of Consumers: Easing inflation pressures lift sentiment December 23, 2022
  17. Michigan maritime: Ports set to grow economy throughout the state December 21, 2022
  18. U-M business experts’ recommendations on ‘insider giving’ incorporated into new SEC rules December 20, 2022
  19. U-M expert shares insights on study finding gap in VC funding for Black founders of startup companies December 15, 2022
  20. Local government fiscal outlook in Michigan a mixed picture: near-term improvement, long-term challenges December 14, 2022

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