Media "Hits"
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Journalists from dozens of local, regional, national and international publications and broadcast outlets call on the Andrew Young School's faculty experts each week for information and commentary on breaking news stories and features. In 2003, researchers and data from the Andrew Young School were featured in about 156 stories. The college encourages its faculty - as employees of a taxpayer-funded research university - to make themselves and their work available to the public through these news outlets. The list below represents a sampling of the year's major media hits.

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. A 2002 Andrew Young School study which found that per capita social services’ spending in Georgia has declined over the past 10 years, even while state revenues rose and other government programs expanded, was cited in an op-ed declaring the state can't afford to cut family planning programs, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 23, 2003. A 1999 study on roads was cited in the editorial, "Roads to rural Georgia paved with bad intentions," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 17, 2003. Another study was cited in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an opinion piece, April 8, 2003.

The Fiscal Research Center's report findings were discussed in a Capitol Impact article, "Deep Impact: Tax Breaks for Everyone," September 3, 2003. The FRC article "Georgia's Local Revenue Sources," which appeared in the center's publication Fiscal Impact, will be reprinted in an upcoming issue of the Georgia Cities newspaper. The William Smith and Justin Slaughter paper “The Geography of Income In The Atlanta Region,” appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 17-23, 2003. Research of the Fiscal Research Center report, “Racial Segregation in Georgia Public School, 1994-2001" was referenced in the article, “White Teachers Fleeing Black Schools,” CNN.com/education, January 13, 2003; referenced in the article “Doing It At Home,” The Economist, February 22, 2003; and referenced in the article “Black Schools White Schools,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 22, 2003. Research of the Fiscal Research Center was referenced in the article “Georgia,” Governing, February 2003.

Regional Leadership Forum growth, its $125,000 grant from the Woodruff Foundation, and its hiring of Steve Rieck as executive director, was reported in "Region closer to elusive civic league." Rieck was previously president of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for more than a decade, and, before that, worked with the state of Georgia for 17 years. Maria Saporta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 3, 2003.

Water Policy Center research was referred to in the editorial, "Georgians scorch those seeking the sale of water," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 6, 2003.

Georgia Health Policy Center’s analysis of Medicaid spending was cited in "Aid for poor faces cuts: Shortfalls put state in squeeze," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 11, 2003. An analysis in which it was found that Medicaid in 2001 spent 23 percent of its benefits dollars on just 1 percent of its beneficiaries, including cases of low birth-weight babies, heart failure and pneumonia, was referenced in "Ga. Medicaid deep in red: $172 million shortfall projected," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 14, 2003.

Research Atlanta's 2000 study of 20 major cities was mentioned in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the new Atlanta Regional Arts Alliance, April 14, 2003. The study found per capita revenues for Atlanta's nonprofit arts organizations were "extremely low" and "in comparison to the rest of the [cities in the study] ... undersupported by its population."

Roy Bahl and Steve Rieck were quoted in the article “Region Closer To Elusive Civic League,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 2, 2003.

Karlease Bradford, Business Manager of the Neighborhood Collaborative, and her father's history of charity, were featured in "Real Living: Father's quiet example has resounding impact," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 3, 2003.

Carolyn Bourdeaux wrote an OpEd for Point/Counterpoint on Transit v. Planning: Will Buses Relive Congestion? “You Can’t Just Throw Buses at It,” Gwinnett Business Journal, October 2003.

Richard Charles appeared on WGST radio discussing the day's announcement of more federal marshals on commercial flights, Atlanta, Ga., September 2, 2003. He was interviewed in several live radio interviews, BBC Radio, London.

Ronald G. Cummings is cited as one of 10 members of a water advisory council created by Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker, in "Ahead of the Curve," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 1, 2003. He was mentioned in a story about a new water bill, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 15, 2003. He wrote "Commentary: Georgia Water – A Public Resource or a Commodity: What Are the Real Policy Questions?" Georgia Public Policy Foundation Web site, February 14, 2003, and Bill Shipp's Georgia.

Kelly Edmiston was quoted in "Fulton Foreclosures Keep Climbing," Fulton County Daily Report, August 14, 2003, and in “June Foreclosures Dive to 7-Month Low of 549,” Fulton County Daily Report, May 15, 2003. He was quoted in "Corporate tax shelters cost state, study says," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 16, 2003. The story was picked up by the Associated Press and reported in several other newspapers. He was interviewed and quoted for the Atlanta Business Chronicle article, "Dear Daimler: Time's Running Out. State Weighs Changes To Incentive Program," August 22, 2003. He was interviewed by National Public Radio about corporate tax shelters and a recent study by the Multistate Tax Commission. He was quoted in “Georgia's four-day tax holiday begins Thursday,” Associated Press, July 30, 2003. He was quoted in “States plagued by empty wallets: Facing budget shortfalls, Texas and many others have to choose between raising taxes or cutting programs,” San Antonio Express News, January 4, 2003. He was quoted in “Study: Corporate tax shelters cost state $287 million,” Associated Press, July 16, 2003. He was quoted in “It’s time Georgians sized up real value of sales tax holidays,” Athens Banner-Herald, August 4, 2003. He was quoted in “Foreclosures Slip, But Still on Record Pace,” Fulton County Daily Report, October 16, 2003. He was quoted in “Georgia may change focus of incentives,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 7-13, 2003. He was interviewed by WGCL-TV (CBS News) on prospects for the 2003 Christmas shopping season, November 26, 2003. He was cited in “Buying Jobs Can Be Expensive: The South still woos foreign carmakers, but it isn't always worth it,” The Economist, November 29, 2003.

Alan Essig's report on the state budget, indicating that much of the increase in state spending over the past 12 years most was due to a rise in the cost of living and population growth, was explored in "Teachers, criminals weigh on Ga. budget; Fiscal crisis: GSU researcher blames current problems largely on declining tax collections," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 27, 2003. He wrote the @Issue op-ed column "Budgetary doldrums not about spending," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 29, 2003. He was quoted in "State is Running on Empty," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 19, 2003. Essig, Sally Wallace, and David Sjoquist are quoted in the article, “Capitol Impact, Unprecedented Revenue Growth Needed,” GMANET.com, November 18, 2003.

Paul G. Farnham's work was featured in "Second HIV Test During Late Pregnancy a Cost-Effective Intervention," Reuters Health, 13:41:20 -0400, October 3, 2003. His work with Stephanie L. Sansom, Denise Jamieson, Marc Bulterys and Mary Glenn Fowler was summarized in the article "Human Immunodeficiency Virus Retesting During Pregnancy: Costs and Effectiveness in Preventing Perinatal Transmission," Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 102, pp. 782-790, October 2003.

Paul J. Ferraro's research on conservation payments to save global biodiversity was featured in the article, "Extinction Stoppers: How many species can 10 million dollars save?" by James Randerson, New Scientist, March 1, 2003, pp. 32-35. His research also was profiled in “Red de wereld, koop hem op,” in the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, May 2003. He was interviewed about his research on conservation payments by Todd Mundt, National Public Radio, April 2003. He was the focus of an article in August 2003 issue of The Briefing (Andrew Young School of Policy Studies). His research was profiled in the article “Bares für Biodiversität?” on the Nachrichten aus der Wissenschaft – Aktuelles aus Forchung und Technik, January 8, 2003. His research was profiled in “Experts Say Trading Is The Cheapest Way To Save The Environment,” Ozmioz Decision Science and Game Theory Online Magazine, January 2003 issue. His research was profiled in Ecological Economics in Forestry Research Group of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations' quarterly newsletter, Issue 3, October 2003. His publication in Science highlighted as one of 16 “innovative or provocative publications relevant to the conservation of biodiversity” published in the last year in Biodiversity: The Quarterly Newsletter of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity, Vol. 13, No. 4; the CGBD is a 15-year-old forum of 48 foundations and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Amy Helling, Aline Cristesco, and Abhijit Saptarshi's research was profiled in "Study: 12.7% of Georgians lived out of state in 1995," Atlanta Business Chronicle, pp.14A-15A, Nov. 14-20. Her reports written with Robert Holbrook and Abhijit Saptarshi based on 2000 Census data and published by the Fiscal Research Center and the Atlanta Regional Commission appeared in the article, “Study Describes Region’s Commuting Patterns,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 19-25, 2003.

Gary T. Henry was quoted in "Holding on to HOPE: College is already affordable, likely for most recipients," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 11, 2003. He was quoted in “Purdue: HOPE link may lift SATs,” an article about Gov. Sonny Perdue's proposal to add the SAT as a requirement for the HOPE Scholarship, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 28, 2003, and "Tying SAT to HOPE could spur legal fight," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 6, 2003. His research on Pre-k was reported in Ed Week (www.edweek.org), September 27, 2003. He was quoted in “Georgia’s Pre-K Program Feels Fiscal Strain,” Education Week, September 24, 2003. He was interviewed about HOPE by Donna Lowery, WXIA, Sept. 18, 2003. His Report of the Findings from the Early Childhood Study: 2001-02 was explored in "Pre-k programs win study's praise," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 26, 2003. He was quoted in "Our Opinion: Next test: Help out chastened schools," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 10, 2003. He was quoted in "Lottery revenue a record -- Winners: Gain means more funds for education programs," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 15, 2003. He was quoted in the editorial, "Enroll Head Start in state's pre-k," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 26, 2003. He was quoted in “State pay comparison favors teachers,” Augusta Chronicle, June 8, 2003. He was quoted in “Pre-k program could face hard lesson in economics,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 2, 2003. He was quoted in “Tenure for teachers?,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 26, 2003. His work was cited in “Merit-Aid Programs Like Georgia’s HOPE Scholarships Can Distort Student’s Incentives,” Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 2003.

Monica Herk's op-ed column, "PeachCare cuts bode ill for Georgia's children," was published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 18, 2003.

Bill Kahnweiler was quoted in "Fewer to enjoy a 4-day holiday," an article on the pro’s and con’s of working the day after Thanksgiving, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 26, 2003. He was quoted in "Hiring of older workers grows as employers eye skills anew," an article on the increase in hiring workers 55 and older, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 18, 2003. He was interviewed by Atlanta magazine for article on biases HR professionals and hiring managers may have on candidates’ accents, November 2003. He was quoted in Law and Order magazine for two articles, one on the transition from police officer to manager and the other on coping with poor bosses, October 2003. He was quoted in Cleaner Times magazine for article on the limitations of interviewing as a human resource selection strategy, October, 2003. He was quoted in "Temporary jobs offer haven," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 26, 2003. He was quoted in "Power Blackout: Economic hit may not be bad. Productivity at jobs down; buying up," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 15, 2003. He was quoted in "Mirant Corp: Workers are in for a rough period Bankruptcy filing was foreshadowed, but uncertainty will linger at least six months," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 27, 2003. He was quoted in "North Fulton Business: Summer jobs pay for teens' 'extras,'" Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 17, 2003. He was interviewed by Associated Press for an article on the challenges and pitfalls of former corporate executives transitioning to work in the public sector, May 2003. He was interviewed by Catalyst magazine for article on managing the new workforce, March 2003.

Bruce Kaufman was quoted in "More firms find help 'just in time,' Hiring temps in peak periods on the increase," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 2, 2003.

Glenn M. Landers, Health Policy Center, was interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation for a story about Medicare to be aired on the BBC radio program World News Tonight, February 3, 2003. He was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's nursing publication Pulse for a story on the state of end-of-life care in Georgia, February 2003.

MPA Alum Roland Lane Jr., Fulton County's new chief jailer, was highlighted in "County's new chief jailer has taken on tough job," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 11, 2003.

Lyle Letteer was interviewed on U.S. aviation issues, WGST radio, Atlanta.

Karen Minyard was interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation for a story about Medicare, BBC radio program World News Tonight, February 3, 2003.

Harvey Newman’s appointment by Columbia Theological Seminary as director of the Faith and the City project, a cooperative effort with the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and the Interdenominational Theological Center in downtown Atlanta, was reported in "DeKalb Notebook," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 11, 2003. He was quoted in a story about Maynard Jackson, Georgia Public Radio, June 27, 2003. He was quoted in "Train bill critics: It's pork; Railroad would go to leaders' districts in rural Georgia," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 26, 2003. He was quoted in a story about large suburban facilities, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 27, 2003. He was quoted in “Roads fit for a King?” by Alan Mauldin, The Albany Harold, January 19, 2003. He was quoted in article on “Impact of Traffic Jam during NBA Allstar weekend on the tourism industry in Atlanta,” Associated Press, February 10, 2003. He was quoted in “Commission brings national issues home,” by Alan Mauldin, The Albany Harold, April 2, 2003. He was quoted in “Search for Gwinnett’s top business leader down to three candidates,” by Douglas Sams, Gwinnett Daily Post, June 24, 2003. He was quoted in “Jackson’s creation has lost some luster,” by Alan Judd, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 29, 2003. He was quoted in “Former Atlanta mayor’s funeral to be held Monday,” on the death of Maynard Jackson, by Daniel Yee, Associated Press, July 3, 2003. He was quoted in “Venues hope to attract a piece of the action,” by Kathy Bergen, Chicago Tribune, September 28, 2003. He was quoted in “City ups ante on economic development,” by Sarah Rubenstein, Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 13, 2003. He was quoted in “Spiritual, civic duties merge for ministers,” by Beth Flannigan, Georgia State Magazine, Fall 2003, p. 6. He was quoted in “Where is Gwinnett’s economy going in 2004?” in The Gwinnett Business Journal, December 2003.

John O’Kane was featured in the "What's Working" section of the May/June 2003 Issue of Advancing Philanthropy, the magazine of the AFP.

Teresha Freckleton-Petite, a graduate research assistant in PAUS, was featured in the story, "The fabric of dreams," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 29, 2003.

Christine Roch was quoted in Eric Stirgus's article “DeKalb relaxes spending policy,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 11, 2003.

Michael Rushton’s recent study on an arts tax was covered as a feature, presented as an insert, and was commented on by arts and civic leaders in Atlanta (starting with page 4), Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 26, 2003. He was interviewed by the Regina Leader-Post (Canada) on his study on electricity competition. He was interviewed by CBC Radio on the topic of government investment in the film industry. He was quoted, and the study discussing public funding of the arts in Atlanta was covered, in a story about an arts forum, in "Arts forum tackles the thorny issue of public funding," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 23, 2003; It was also discussed on GPTV.

Benjamin P. Scafidi Jr., David Sjoquist and Catherine Freeman's recent study which found that white teachers are increasingly leaving predominantly black schools was reported, “Mostly Black Schools Lose White Teachers,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 11, 2003. The study was also featured in a story on the CNN Web site, January 13, 2003.

Benjamin P. Scafidi Jr. wrote an At-Issue opinion column, "Summit A Step To Improve Education," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 22, 2003. He was quoted in the article “White Educators Flee Black Schools,” The Washington Times, January 13, 2003.

Bruce A. Seaman was quoted in "Georgia patiently waits for Daimler $60 million: Money spent to lure automaker isn't wasted, officials say," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 12, 2003. He commented on the potential economic effect of the NBA All-Star game on Atlanta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 22, 2003. He was interviewed and quoted on the economic impact of Super Bowls, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was interviewed and quoted on the economic impact of the Akron road race, Akron Beacon Journal, September 21, 2003.

David L. Sjoquist, director of the Fiscal Research Center, was contacted for a story about an Internet sales tax, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 9, 2003. He was featured in "Sjoquist: Don't blame state for fiscal crisis," an editorial by David Allison, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 22, 2003. He was quoted in regard to tax options, in "Frazzled MARTA has few options," an opinion piece by staff writer, Jim Wooten, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 2, 2003. He was quoted in a story about MARTA's budget crisis, “Suburbs Hop On Board To Save MARTA,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 23, 2003. He was quoted about the future of the Atlanta Regional Commission under Sonny Purdue, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 10, 2003. He was interviewed and quoted for "Panel: MARTA Can't Go It Alone," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 21, 2003. He was quoted in "Atlanta By The Numbers: This Is About Much More Than An Airport," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 14, 2003. He was quoted in "MARTA Finances Grim; Regional Solution Essential, Officials Warn Legislative Panel," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 27, 2003. He was quoted in the article “White Teachers Flee Black Schools,” Christian Science Monitor, January 21, 2003; cited in the article, “Transit Tax Idea Milestone For ARC,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, February 24, 2003; quoted in the article “Transit Agency, Tax Up For ARC Vote,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, February 26, 2003; interviewed in the article, “Book Explores the Intersection of Housing Jobs and Race,” The Briefing, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Winter 2002/2003; quoted in the article “Franklin Seeks Ratings Boost For City’s Debt,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, March 14-20, 2003; referenced in the article, “Panel Says MARTA Must Raise New Funds,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 1, 2003; recognized in the column “People In The News,” October 10-16, 2003; quoted in the article “This Place Wasn’t Much, But It Was My Home,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 23, 2003.

David L. Sjoquist and Sally Wallace were quoted in the article “Dire Straits for States,” Institute for Policy Research News, Summer 2003.

Charlotte Steeh was quoted and cited in “A Sudden Gap Grows Between Us,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, November 28-December 4, 2003. Her research was highlighted in a “Discoveries” column in the November 2003 issue of the Georgia State Magazine sent to all GSU alumni.

Paula Stephan was interviewed by a reporter for a story on career outcomes in science for the journal, Nature, February 20, 2003. She interviewed on a similar subject for a UCLA reporter on February 22, 2003. She was interviewed by Glennda Chui from the San Jose Mercury News regarding the foreign born and research done for the National Academy of Science, January 9, 2003. She was interviewed concerning conflicts of interest in biomedical research, with Tinker Ready, Nature Medicine, June 2003. She was interviewed concerning Sloan’s Professional Science Master’s programs, with Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Science magazine.

Gregory Streib was interviewed and quoted in the Gwinnett Daily Post on an issue involving local government ethics, August 2003. He was quoted in “Private Donations Fund Staff Retreat,” by Rick Latarski, Rockdale Citizen, August 25, 2003. He was interviewed about a scandal involving a candidate for the Fulton County Commission, WXIA, Channel 11, August 2003.

John C. Thomas was quoted in the DeKalb County article about a suggested review board to hear complaints from county employees and residents regarding overtime pay and security for Vernon Jones, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 18, 2003.

Benno Torgler and Christoph A. Schaltegger's work "Eine Brücke zur Steuerehrlichkeit? Steueramnestien - eine heikle Sache" was cited in NZZ (Switzerland); August 9, 2003. His work with Alonso Arroyo "La honestidad ajena incentiva el pago de los impuestos" was mentioned in El Financiero, July 21-27, 2003.

Geoffrey K. Turnbull was quoted in “Concerns over health, property values may be misplaced,” Athens Banner-Herald, February 15, 2003. He was quoted in “Power line fears are misplaced, experts say,” Augusta Chronicle, February 15, 2003. He was quoted in “More cities and towns turn to tax-sharing,” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 27, 2003. He was cited in the article “Issues on Local Government Cooperation and Consolidation,” Report of the New York Comptroller, November 2003.

David M. Van Slyke and Janet L. Johnson's research was reported in "Study: Charitable giving on the rise," Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 2, 2003. It also appeared in regional business chronicles in East Bay, Seattle, Sacramento, Baltimore, Charlotte, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Milwaukee. They were interviewed and quoted in "Volunteer, Inc. A Matter of Trust. New Study That Tracks Trends In Giving and Volunteerism Offers A Valuable Tool For Nonprofits," Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 22, 2003. Also, the study was profiled in "Charities Brace for Shakeout," Chronicle of Philanthropy, June 23, 2003.

David M. Van Slyke was interviewed about an article that appeared in the May/June 2003 issue of Public Administration Review, for “The Mythology of Privatization in Contracting for Social Services,” Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2003.

Vuyelwa Vumendlini, an alumna of the Mandela Economics Scholars program funded by USAID, is featured in "A Knock on the Door to Growth," Financial Mail, September 26, 2003.

Sally Wallace was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story about tax breaks and what they do to the state budget. Wallace was one of the Fiscal Research Program researchers who authored a paper on the subject, April 2, 2003. She was interviewed for a story about state tax collections, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 11, 2003. She was quoted regarding costs involved in aging, in Kansas City's The Business Journals, September 24, 2003. Sally Wallace was quoted in the article “Tax Breaks Drain State of $1.5 Billion Revenue,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, April 2, 2003.

William L. Waugh, Jr. was quoted about the code orange terror alert, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 13, 2003. He was interviewed concerning the bombing of the UN HQ in Iraq, WXIA-TV (NBC), August 19, 2003; concerning the training of first responders by colleges and universities and federal funding of Homeland Security research centers, The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 2, 2003; and on the threat of workplace violence, WSB-TV (ABC), September 4, 2003. He was interviewed concerning terrorist threats, U.S. News and World Report, February 11, 2003. He was interviewed concerning the Homeland Security Advisory System, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 12 and 19, 2003. He was interviewed concerning the most active domestic terrorist groups, Maxim magazine, November 14, 2003.

Andrew Young was featured in "Young may try to add 'Senator' to resume," David M. Halbfinger, The New York Times, August 18, 2003.