University of Michigan

TL/DR - A recent consumer sentiment report from the University of Michigan indicates that Americans continue to suffer from economic malaise, with sentiment remaining low following a 10% drop in April due to concerns over the labor market, interest rates, and inflation. The Consumer Sentiment Index was 65.6 in June 2024, a 31% rise from its low…

TL/DR - A University of Michigan study has highlighted the importance of properly measuring socioeconomic deprivation to optimally allocate public health resources. Dr. Kimberly Rollings, who led the study, explained the differences between the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), which quantifies deprivation at a neighborhood or block level, and the…