I wrote about what drives the revenue cities receive from fining people for things like traffic violations. Probably not surprising, but worth saying: it seems to be about race. Cities with more black residents fine more per capita and rely on that revenue to a larger degree.
We're still accepting applications for our Assistant Professor position in Public Budgeting & Finance.
Submit 3 references (no letters), cover letter, CV, and writing sample. Plenty of time before the 9/16 deadline.
Happy to chat if you're interested!
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New @ASUOnline program empowers the next generation of urban planners ππ
Read our Q&A with @MeaganEhlenz about the launch of SGSUP's flagship Master of Urban and Environmental Planning Degree online this fall.
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Weβre (@ASUPubAffairs) hiring a tenure-track assistant professor for a fall β25 start date. Our focus is on public budgeting & finance scholars, broadly defined.
I will happily talk to anyone interested in learning more.
Please help spread the word!
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@cbgoodman@Amanda_Kass Her 2004 UAR piece (https://t.co/jJnsj5LrSp) has some stuff on this too. Also, I think the first few chapters of Handbook of Local Government Fiscal Health might be useful.
Our immensely talented Associate Director @margabentley created a class for students who want to learn more about policy. The title?
Taylor Swift (Public Policy Version).
You might know about revenue-motivated policing. But what about revenue-motivated judging?
The short version: judges suspend licenses for unpaid traffic tickets faster if their cities need $. Sian Mughan and I wrote about it for @thecoversationus
https://t.co/O0vweIJwmy
State-appointed managers are no better than local officials at resolving local government financial crises find @akheils Thomas Luke Spreen of @umdpublicpolicy and Jason Shumberger of @ssripennstate https://t.co/et13aUD1tz
I'm thrilled to share that I was recently promoted and tenured. I wouldn't be able to say that without @MeaganEhlenz's support (seriously, she's the best). I'm also extremely grateful to everyone @ASUPubAffairs. It's an amazing place and I'm glad I get to stick around!
Congratulations to Akheil Singla, PhD, on his promotion! π₯³ Dr. Singla previously served as an assistant professor and is now an associate professor with tenure. We appreciate your hard work!