Akheil Singla

Associate Professor @ASUPubAffairs | Mostly public finance

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

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.

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

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!

https://t.co/GBIEM02ERu

[SGSUP at ASU @ASU_SGSUP]

New @ASUOnline program empowers the next generation of urban planners 🌍📚

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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[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

We’re (@ASUPubAffairs) hiring a tenure-track assistant professor for a fall ’25 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!
https://t.co/GBIEM02ERu

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

@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.

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

@mkfeeneyWYO @ASUPubAffairs @PAReview Thanks, Mary!

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

The course description is *amazing*

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

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).

[ASU School of Public Affairs @ASUPubAffairs]

Be Swift to Secure Your Spot in Our Taylor Swift Public Policy Course! #SwiftStudies

https://t.co/J5geiaaZtW

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

@ntnow1 Thanks! We haven't looked at that, but I think it's a good idea!

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

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

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

Oh, also: this is all based on our research in @PAReview

https://t.co/wio7uNSpDW

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

We think this is revenue-motivated judging. And, much like revenue-motivated policing, we should probably stop it from happening.

[LSE USAPP blog @LSEUSAblog]

Police issue more traffic tickets when cities need revenue, and they can keep it, find Siân Mughan and @AkheilS of @asunews https://t.co/FQ4LxcpaIX

[LSE USAPP blog @LSEUSAblog]

Police issue more traffic tickets when cities need revenue, and they can keep it, find Siân Mughan and @AkheilS of @asunews https://t.co/FQ4LxcpaIX

[LSE USAPP blog @LSEUSAblog]

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

[Akheil Singla @AkheilS]

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!

[ASU School of Public Affairs @ASUPubAffairs]

Congratulations to Akheil Singla, PhD, on his promotion! 🥳 Dr. Singla previously served as an assistant professor and is now an associate professor with tenure. We appreciate your hard work!