2009 Media Hits
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Pubic Management and Policy), was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Cameron McWhirter, "Airport donors flock to Reed". The story dealt with financial contributions to the candidates for mayor of the City of Atlanta on October 16, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/airport-donors-flock-to-164341.html.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Pubic Management and Policy), was quoted in “Is Atlanta City Council too Big?” in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Eric Stirgus, October 10, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/is-atlanta-city-council-159098.html.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Pubic Management and Policy), did an interview with Charles Edwards of WABE on the election campaigns in the City of Atlanta, October 9, 2009.
Erdal Tekin, associate professor (Economics), was interviewed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office about his research on child care assistance for low-income families for a joint report prepared by the House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. Senate Finance Committee; October 8, 2009.
Gregory B Lewis, (Public Management and Policy) was quoted in “Mayoral candidates lobby for gay vote”, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 28, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayoral-candidates-lobby-for-148449.html
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management and Policy), did an interview on Bloomberg Television, the topic was “the impact of the 1996 Olympic Games on businesses in Atlanta,” and it was shown on September 18, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management and Policy), was quoted in an article by Cameron McWhirter and Eric Stirgus in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, "Ethics Office lacks staff, funding," the article discussed the Ethics Case Study done as part of the Atlanta Case Studies project that is funded by the Atlanta Committee for Progress in the September 13, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management and Policy), was interviewed by Charles Edwards from WABE news on the Atlanta mayoral race. Parts of the interview were played on, September 9, 2009.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, is cited in two recent news articles, the first a September 8, 2009 Los Angeles Times article by Patrick McDonnell, "Union membership in California increases despite recession, study finds," and a second an article by Analisa Nazareno, "The Top 20 Companies Hiring Now," in the September issue of PODER 360.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Pubic Management and Policy), and John Clayton Thomas, professor (Public Management and Policy), were both quoted in a story by April Hunt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Qualifying begins in city elections." Their comments both relate to the issue of why people run for office in local elections, August 31, 2009.
Bruce Kaufman, professor (Economics), was quoted in the Huffington Post “Learning from Down Under: Where Labor Policy is Center Stage” August 28, 2009. Article can be found at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-kochan/learning-from-downunder_b_271523.html
Bruce Kaufman, professor (Economics), was interviewed for a Reuters article "Flight Attendant Union Wants Membership Vote at Delta." on August 21, 2009. Article can be found at:
http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE57L03S20090822.
Cynthia Searcy, assistant professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in an Associated Press (AP) story titled, "Georgia Charter Schools Struggling Financially." The AP story covered "An Examination of the Financial Health of Georgia's Start-Up Charter Schools," co-authored by Searcy and William Duncombe. The AP story appeared in 18 national and regional media outlets including EdWeek.org and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Cynthia Searcy, assistant professor (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed on August 19, 2009 for the news story “GSU Study Finds Funding Often a Challenge for New Charter Schools” on WABE. Story can be found at: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain/article/0/1/1544506/Atlanta/GSU.Study.Finds.Funding.Often.a.Challenge.for.New.Charter.Schools
Bill Kahnweiler, associate professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in an article on the advantages and limitations of furloughs as a cost-cutting strategy during tight economic times. Scherer, R. The Christian Science Monitor, volume 101, issue 103, pages 20 – 21, August 16, 2009. Electronic version can be found at:
http://features.csmonitor.com/economyrebuild/2009/08/17/toughtimes-lead-to-more-worker-furloughs-%E2%80%93-just-ask-chicago/.
Peter Bluestone, research associate (Fiscal Research Center) and alum (Ph.D. Economics ’07), was referenced in The Atlanta Regional Commission's Saporta Report titled "Metro Atlanta needs to get its fair share of dollars from the state of Georgia" August 10, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed, for a segment on Bloomberg Financial news about the potential impact of having the Olympic Games in Chicago. The interview was conducted live at Bloomberg's Atlanta studio, August 13, 2009. Story and video can be found at: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aCFKw0K.HFfU.
Kenneth Heaghney, research professor (Economics) and State Fiscal Economist, was quoted in the article titled “Georgia’s tax-free holiday on borrowed time?” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 3, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/news/georgias-tax-free-holiday-on-borrowed-time-107424.html.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed by Jamaal Abdul-Alim of YouthToday.org for a story on the American Humanics program to prepare students for careers in youth-serving nonprofit organizations. Newman described the development of our Bachelor of Public Policy concentration in Nonprofit Leadership and the American Humanics certificate program on July 29, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed about "Atlanta Councilman Mitchell Robbed at Gunpoint" by Eric Stirgus and Alyse Knorr. The story appeared online on July 26, 2009 and in the print edition on July 27, 2009 of the AJC. His comments addressed the impact of crime on the race for mayor and president of the city council. Newspaper article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-councilmanmitchell-robbed-100895.html.
James Marton, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article “Georgia’s docs in Congress influence health care debate” on July 21, 2009. The article can be found at:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgias-docs-in-congress-influence-healthcare-debate-96598.html
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed by Emily Badger for a story on the neighborhood impacts of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The interview appeared on ESPN.com in a story describing the Chicago bid for the games on July 20, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the City of Atlanta mayor's race. The article is by Jim Galloway, "Shifting ground in the race for mayor of Atlanta”, July 19, 2009. The article can be found at:
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/07/19/shifting-ground-inthe-race-for-mayor-of-atlanta/.
Kenneth Heaghney, research professor (Economics) and State Fiscal Economist, was one of three experts featured in "There are signs of hope the economy is turning," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 12, 2009.
Paul Ferraro, associate professor (Economics), an auction run by conservation groups for private grazing rights on federal lands in Montana, has served as an advisor, was highlighted in a series of news articles: "Wildlife refuge grazing deal sought" in the Great Falls Tribune (K Puckett), July 8, 2009, and "Groups Denounce "Cash-for-Grass"" in the Great Falls Tribune (Associated Press), July 10, 2009, and "Cash for grass sprouts controversy on the CMR" in the Lewistown News (D. Murray) on July 11, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article “Funds grow in mayor’s race” about the campaign finance reports filed by the candidates for mayor of the City of Atlanta, July 8, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/printedition/2009/07/08/atlmayor0708.html?cxntlid=inform_artr.
Peter Bluestone, research associate (Fiscal Research Center), was referenced along with his FRC Report, “Georgia Revenues and Expenditures: An Analysis of their Geographic Distribution” in the issue of the Athens Banner-Herald, Online Athens article titled "Athens, Atlanta get back less than they contribute" July 7, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/070809/new_460930254.shtml.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was quoted by Thomas Wheatley in an issue of Creative Loafing on Atlanta's City Council races. The headline is "Atlanta City Council race candidates line up for November election," July 6, 2009.
Bill Kahnweiler, associate professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in an article about why the need for open and clear communication between managers and employees is even more acute during a recession. Brown, L. (2009, June 30). “Jackson firm "best" to work for”, Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger, available at: http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009906300347.
Grace O, clinical assistant professor (Economics), did an interview with Voice of America, Korea, regarding North Korea's Gaesong factory complex contract's annulment and its effect on North Korea's economy. Interview is available at: http://www.voanews.com/Korean/archive/2009-05/2009-05-18-voa14.cfm.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (Fiscal Research Center and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, is featured in an article titled "Economists and Policymakers: Speaking Truth to Power" in the tax analysts section of the June 22, 2009 issue of the State Tax Notes.
Greg Streib, professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in the Op-ed “Two viewpoints on fixing Atlanta’s Budget”, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21, 2009. The editorial can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/06/21/atlanta_budget_views.html.
Harvey Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy) was quoted in “Hopefuls envision roles as president” by Eric Stirgus, Atlanta Journal-Constitutuion, June 20, 2009.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (Fiscal Research Center and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Metro section titled “Big payoff promised in waiver,” June 18, 2009.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (Fiscal Research Center and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, was interviewed and quoted in a story regarding city bankruptcy in the issue of the National Journal, June 14, 2009.
Bruce Seaman, associate professor (Economics), based on the plenary session at the International Conference on Economy and Culture, was quoted in a number of Spanish (and Catalonian) newspapers including El Mundo and La Nacion, May 21, 2009.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in a Virginian Pilot article by Philip Walzer and Teresa Annas, "Furloughs aren't just for blue collar workers anymore," May 17, 2009.
Erdal Tekin, associate professor (Economics), recent paper "Child Care Subsidies and Childhood Obesity," NBER Working Paper No. 15007 was mentioned in The Economist's web site under the title "How Child Care Makes Children Fat". http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2009/06/the_root_cause.cfm
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in "Solar facility may leave Georgia," Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 27, 2009.
The Fiscal Research Center's Fiscal Notes were cited in "Will tax breaks bust state budget?" Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 20, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, professor and chair (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in an article by Matt Schafer, "Deja vu? Atlanta City Council District 6 race a rematch," in Southern Voice, April 10, 2009.
Gregory Streib, professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in "Citizens help Duluth balance budget," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 8, 2009.
David Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (Fiscal Research Center), director (Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, was interviewed by WABE "The Atlanta Board of Education (ABE)" radio regarding the Fiscal Research Center’s report "Georgia Revenues and Expenditures: An Analysis of their Geographic Distribution" by Peter Bluestone, research associate (Fiscal Research Center), April 1, 2009.
Inas Rashad, assistant professor (Economics), and her research were cited in “Reducing suicidal behaviors among adolescents,” Mental Health Weekly Digest, Obesity & Diabetes Week, NewsRx.com, March 23, 2009; and on the Federal News Service, March 21, 2009. The study was mentioned on 27 News First at 5 AM - WKYT-TV, FOX 11 Morning News - KTTV-TV, Fox 61 Morning Show - WTIC-TV, WKYT 630am – WKYT, March 18, 2009; in “Girls who think they're fat, more suicidal,” United Press International (UPI), March 16, 2009; “Teen girls who think they are too fat likely to display suicidal behaviours,” NewKerala.com, March 15, 2009; “Perception can kill; Bad body image - not actual weight - is linked to suicide in girls,” The Hamilton Spectator, March 13, 2009; and in “Weight perception link to suicide,” Irish Health.com, March 13, 2009.
Peter Bluestone, research associate (Fiscal Research Center), was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s AJC @issue in-depth: tax equity article "It's wrong to base spending on dirt" March 15, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/printedition/2009/03/15/suwooten03151.html.
Peter Bluestone, research associate (Fiscal Research Center), was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s AJC @issue in-depth: tax equity article "Metro area problems underfunded by state" March 15, 2009. Article can be found at: http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2009/03/15/metro-atlanta-problemsunderfunded/.
Paul Ferraro, associate professor (Economics), was quoted and his research highlighted in a news article entitled "Endangered species chart a fresh course" in the science journal Nature, March 10, 2009.
William Waugh, professor (Public Management & Policy), was interviewed by School Business Affairs Magazine concerning FEMA funding for windstorm-resistant dome school buildings and emergency management policy changes expected under President Obama.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in the Sunday New York Times article by Hannah Fairfield, “Why Is Her Paycheck Smaller?” March 1, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/01/business/01metrics.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=why%20is%20her%20paycheck%20smaller&st=cse
The Nonprofit Studies Program was mentioned in "Foundation Center Releases 'Key Facts on Georgia Community Foundations'; Growing Sector of Philanthropy," Associated Press Financial News, February 24, 2009. "Key Facts on Georgia Community Foundations" was prepared by the Foundation Center and the Nonprofit Studies Program of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University at the request of the Georgia Council of Community Foundations.
Janelle Kerlin, assistant professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in "Angel Food Ministries defends huge salaries," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 23, 2009. Article can be found at: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2009/02/23/angel_food_ministries.html
Paul Ferraro, associate professor (Economics), recent article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences with Kwaw Andam, (Ph.D. Public Policy ’06)), was selected to be included in the Faculty of 1000 Biology list, which "highlights and evaluates the most interesting papers published in the sciences, based on the recommendations of over 2000 of the world's top researchers." http://www.f1000biology.com/
Carter A. Doyle, visiting assistant professor (Economics) did a live radio interview with WGST 640AM “The Morning Drive” discussing the Obama foreclosure prevention plan on February 19, 2009.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in a USA Today article by James R. Healy, “Does auto task force trump a car czar?” February 16, 2009.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in The Tennessean by G. Chambers Williams, “Gloom and doom expected as GM, Chrysler meet Feds today,” February 17, 2009.
Angela Snyder, senior research associate, (Georgia Health Policy Center) and Christine Roch, associate professor (Public Management & Policy), were quoted in "Exploring the Economic Payoff of Investing in Educational Justice," on http://www.georgiafrontpage.com/, February 17, 2009.
Bill Waugh, professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in "Sometimes, FEMA Gets There Before Disaster," National Public Radio (NPR) - Online, February 15, 2009.
Bill Kahnweiler, associate professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in article about the challenges workers face in caring for aging family members and how progressive organizations are responding. “Eldercare an issue for workers,” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, pp. F1-2. Raines, L. (February 15, 2009). http://www.ajc.com/services/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2009/02/15/eldercare_workers.html
Shena Ashley,assistant professor (Public Management & Policy), and Mary Clark, graduate student (Public Management & Policy), were featured on the Georgia State University radio program. Shena and Mary talked about the PMAP program, why students should join the PMAP program. You can listen to the episode edited for iTunes at: http://gsunetimpact.org/static/Foundations%7BRDhref+%7DNonprofitsITunesU.mp3
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and the W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article by Tammy Joyner, “More companies use worker furloughs in tough economy.” February 8, 2009.
Harvey K. Newman, chair and professor (Public Management & Policy), was quoted in an article by Eric Stirgus in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Next Atlanta mayor faces big challenges."The article addresses some of the major issues facing the next mayor of the City as well as the candidates in the race at the present time, February 8, 2009.
Georgia Health Policy Center's recent report on the uninsured in Georgia was cited in "Plan Gives Uninsured Price Break on Meds" in the Athens Herald-Banner, February 3, 2009.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics) and director (FRC and Domestic Programs), was a guest on a morning talk show at WGAU radio in Athens to discuss the Fiscal Condition of the State, on January 27, 2009.
Glenn M. Landers, senior research associate (GHPC) was quoted in "Proposed fee may hurt Liberty care providers" in the Coastal Courier. Landers highlighted the Center's recent report on the uninsured in Georgia, January 26, 2009.
Carter Doyle, visiting assistant professor (Economics), was quoted in "How being thrifty affects the economy," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 25, 2009.
Bill Waugh, professor (Public Management and Policy), was interviewed by NPR on pre-disaster mitigation planning and policy changes expected in the Obama Administration, January 23, 2009.
Angela Snyder, senior research associate (GHPC), was quoted in "Initiatives Ineffective: Despite Efforts, Rates Stay the Same," in the Augusta Chronicle, January 19, 2009. The article highlighted the local impact of residents without health insurance and quoted from the Center's recent report on Georgia's uninsured.
Sally Wallace, professor (Economics) and associate director (FRC), was interviewed on WGST Radio regarding the state of the economy, on January 14, 2009. She was also interviewed on the economy and state and federal fiscal plans for WDUN Radio on January 15, 2009.
David L. Sjoquist, professor (Economics), director (FRC and Domestic Programs), and the Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy, and Sally Wallace, professor (Economics) and associate director (FRC), were interviewed on WGST Radio regarding issues of Georgia's budget, on January 13, 2009.
Bruce Seaman, associate professor (Economics), was quoted in "Proposal would put police in empty houses," Associated Press, Fort Mill Times, and Marietta Daily Journal, January 11, 2009.
Barry Hirsch, professor (Economics) and W.J. Usery Chair of the American Workplace, was quoted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle article by Urvaksh Karkaria, “Kroger to union: Health, pension costs too high”, January 2, 2009.