Robert Manduca
@robertmanduca.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan. Studying cities and inequality
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🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
Check out our new paper (+ the accompanying web viz)!
Reposted by Robert Manduca
Check out this 🧵 on our own @robertmanduca.bsky.social's work with @bhighsmith.bsky.social and Jacob Waggoner. 👇 #AcademicSky #WealthInequality
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Check out this 🧵 on our own @robertmanduca.bsky.social's work with @bhighsmith.bsky.social and Jacob Waggoner. 👇 #AcademicSky #WealthInequality
Reposted by Robert Manduca
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
Reposted by Robert Manduca
We conceptualize ‘tax base fragmentation’: the spatial concentration (within a metro area) of property wealth in particular wealthy municipalities. The concept is intuitive—but not captured by existing measures of segregation and jurisdictional fragmentation. Link: academic.oup.com/ser/advance-...
Tax base fragmentation as a dimension of metropolitan inequality
Abstract. The United States devolves responsibility for providing critical services to local governments. With limited centralized transfers, the ability t
academic.oup.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We conceptualize ‘tax base fragmentation’: the spatial concentration (within a metro area) of property wealth in particular wealthy municipalities. The concept is intuitive—but not captured by existing measures of segregation and jurisdictional fragmentation. Link: academic.oup.com/ser/advance-...
Check out our new paper (+ the accompanying web viz)!
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Check out our new paper (+ the accompanying web viz)!
Reposted by Robert Manduca
A new working paper from @umichstonecid.bsky.social/SRC researcher @robertmanduca.bsky.social examining the geography of social transfer programs & implications for cuts to Medicaid & SNAP in the recently signed federal budget.
Also see: equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
Also see: equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
July 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A new working paper from @umichstonecid.bsky.social/SRC researcher @robertmanduca.bsky.social examining the geography of social transfer programs & implications for cuts to Medicaid & SNAP in the recently signed federal budget.
Also see: equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
Also see: equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
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In @marketwatch.com @robertmanduca.bsky.social helps break down what's at stake for local communities as a result of Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill—on average these safety-net programs account for 40 percent of money flowing into local communities.
www.marketwatch.com/story/how-th...
www.marketwatch.com/story/how-th...
If Trump signs his big bill into law, America could end up with a social safety net that ‘barely functions’
America’s social safety net is poised to become thinner if the Republicans’ massive tax and spending bill crosses the finish line, at a time when low-income consumers are struggling and recession fear...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In @marketwatch.com @robertmanduca.bsky.social helps break down what's at stake for local communities as a result of Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill—on average these safety-net programs account for 40 percent of money flowing into local communities.
www.marketwatch.com/story/how-th...
www.marketwatch.com/story/how-th...
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Hey that's @robertmanduca.bsky.social's research!
Whitmer warns that Medicaid, SNAP cuts in GOP bill could slash 41k Michigan Jobs, $4.5B in GDP michiganadvance.com/2025/07/02/w...
Whitmer warns that Medicaid, SNAP cuts in GOP bill could slash 41k Michigan Jobs, $4.5B in GDP • Michigan Advance
Updated 2:01 p.m. As the U.S. House of Representatives debates whether to give final passage to Congressional Republicans’ signature tax break and spending cuts package, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...
michiganadvance.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Hey that's @robertmanduca.bsky.social's research!
Reposted by Robert Manduca
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58% of military in CA-22 (Valadao)
223% of water transport (Staten Island ferries! largest private industry in district) in NY-11 (Malliotakis)
100% of pipeline transport in TX-15 (De La Cruz)
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and... h/t @robertmanduca.bsky.social @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
58% of military in CA-22 (Valadao)
223% of water transport (Staten Island ferries! largest private industry in district) in NY-11 (Malliotakis)
100% of pipeline transport in TX-15 (De La Cruz)
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and... h/t @robertmanduca.bsky.social @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
Medicaid and SNAP cuts in congressional Republicans’ budget bill will negatively impact local economies
New research shows how cuts to Medicaid and other social programs negatively impact local economies as well as program beneficiaries.
equitablegrowth.org
July 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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58% of military in CA-22 (Valadao)
223% of water transport (Staten Island ferries! largest private industry in district) in NY-11 (Malliotakis)
100% of pipeline transport in TX-15 (De La Cruz)
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and... h/t @robertmanduca.bsky.social @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
58% of military in CA-22 (Valadao)
223% of water transport (Staten Island ferries! largest private industry in district) in NY-11 (Malliotakis)
100% of pipeline transport in TX-15 (De La Cruz)
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and... h/t @robertmanduca.bsky.social @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
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"Cuts to social programs will have a major impact on local economic activity." Social programs are a key part of the regional economic base. @robertmanduca.bsky.social on how Medicaid and SNAP cuts in the #ReconciliationBill will negatively impact local economies:
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
July 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Cuts to social programs will have a major impact on local economic activity." Social programs are a key part of the regional economic base. @robertmanduca.bsky.social on how Medicaid and SNAP cuts in the #ReconciliationBill will negatively impact local economies:
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
equitablegrowth.org/medicaid-and...
Starting in 10 minutes!
EVENT: “Should Social Insurance Programs Count as Wealth? Augmented Wealth in Research and Policy”, Robert Manduca will present comparative-historical reflections on the measurement and common practices in wealth studies, June 27, 11AM EDT/17:00 CET. Register: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Socio-Economic Review Cafe: Reflection on Wealth Studies (June. 27). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Featuring a conversation with SER authors Robert Manduca (University of Michigan).
Join us for a discussion of comparative-historical reflections on the measurement and common practices in wealth stu...
umich.zoom.us
June 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Starting in 10 minutes!
New working paper alert! Posted at @equitablegrowth.bsky.social, it investigates the economic geography of social transfer programs and financial income--with implications for the Medicaid and SNAP cuts proposed in the reconciliation bill 👀
equitablegrowth.org/working-pape...
equitablegrowth.org/working-pape...
Financial and Transfer Income as Components of the Regional Economic Base
Government transfers and financial income form a major component of the basic sector in the United States.
equitablegrowth.org
June 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New working paper alert! Posted at @equitablegrowth.bsky.social, it investigates the economic geography of social transfer programs and financial income--with implications for the Medicaid and SNAP cuts proposed in the reconciliation bill 👀
equitablegrowth.org/working-pape...
equitablegrowth.org/working-pape...
Reposted by Robert Manduca
Reductions to essential public programs in the budget reconciliation bill impact more than beneficiaries. They affect key service providers, local businesses, and community stability.
@robertmanduca.bsky.social on Medicaid and SNAP cuts impacting local economies:
@robertmanduca.bsky.social on Medicaid and SNAP cuts impacting local economies:
Medicaid and SNAP cuts in congressional Republicans’ budget bill will negatively impact local economies
New research shows how cuts to Medicaid and other social programs negatively impact local economies as well as program beneficiaries.
equitablegrowth.org
June 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Reductions to essential public programs in the budget reconciliation bill impact more than beneficiaries. They affect key service providers, local businesses, and community stability.
@robertmanduca.bsky.social on Medicaid and SNAP cuts impacting local economies:
@robertmanduca.bsky.social on Medicaid and SNAP cuts impacting local economies:
Really excited for this!
SER Café☕︎
Join us for an online conversation with author @robertmanduca.bsky.social on his article, “Should social insurance programs count as wealth? Augmented wealth in research and policy.”
📅Friday, June 27th, 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 5PM CET via Zoom.
Register here: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us for an online conversation with author @robertmanduca.bsky.social on his article, “Should social insurance programs count as wealth? Augmented wealth in research and policy.”
📅Friday, June 27th, 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 5PM CET via Zoom.
Register here: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Socio-Economic Review Cafe: Reflection on Wealth Studies (June. 27). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Featuring a conversation with SER authors Robert Manduca (University of Michigan).
Join us for a discussion of comparative-historical reflections on the measurement and common practices in wealth stu...
umich.zoom.us
June 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Really excited for this!
Reposted by Robert Manduca
Social Security, unemployment insurance and child tax credits are in a sense assets that aren’t usually counted up when discussing wealth and #inequality. A sociologist explains how these benefits are worth far more in countries like Norway: buff.ly/yA3Ljst By @robertmanduca.bsky.social @umich.edu
June 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Social Security, unemployment insurance and child tax credits are in a sense assets that aren’t usually counted up when discussing wealth and #inequality. A sociologist explains how these benefits are worth far more in countries like Norway: buff.ly/yA3Ljst By @robertmanduca.bsky.social @umich.edu
Reposted by Robert Manduca
Social Security, unemployment insurance and child tax credits are in a sense assets that aren’t usually counted up when discussing wealth and #inequality. A sociologist explains how these benefits are worth far more in countries like Norway: buff.ly/NkctZvA By @robertmanduca.bsky.social @umich.edu
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway
The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.
buff.ly
June 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Social Security, unemployment insurance and child tax credits are in a sense assets that aren’t usually counted up when discussing wealth and #inequality. A sociologist explains how these benefits are worth far more in countries like Norway: buff.ly/NkctZvA By @robertmanduca.bsky.social @umich.edu
Reposted by Robert Manduca
How wealthy are you? Join our own #umich #sociologist @robertmanduca.bsky.social as he explores an aspect of personal wealth many of us overlook: the benefits Americans will get from Social Security and other similar government benefit programs (via @us.theconversation.com). myumi.ch/4mxgq
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway
The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.
myumi.ch
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
How wealthy are you? Join our own #umich #sociologist @robertmanduca.bsky.social as he explores an aspect of personal wealth many of us overlook: the benefits Americans will get from Social Security and other similar government benefit programs (via @us.theconversation.com). myumi.ch/4mxgq
I'm in @theconversation.com today writing about my recent paper on augmented wealth!
theconversation.com/youre-probab...
theconversation.com/youre-probab...
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway
The typical worker on the verge of retirement is due roughly $412,000 in this under-the-radar wealth.
theconversation.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm in @theconversation.com today writing about my recent paper on augmented wealth!
theconversation.com/youre-probab...
theconversation.com/youre-probab...
Reposted by Robert Manduca
this is predictable. it is structural.
the marginal voter has concerns orthogonal to the dimensions of contestation btw the parties. it's much more frequent just to care abt other things than to deeply care abt yet be perfectly balanced btw the candidates' issues. www.interfluidity.com/v2/7687.html
the marginal voter has concerns orthogonal to the dimensions of contestation btw the parties. it's much more frequent just to care abt other things than to deeply care abt yet be perfectly balanced btw the candidates' issues. www.interfluidity.com/v2/7687.html
April 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
this is predictable. it is structural.
the marginal voter has concerns orthogonal to the dimensions of contestation btw the parties. it's much more frequent just to care abt other things than to deeply care abt yet be perfectly balanced btw the candidates' issues. www.interfluidity.com/v2/7687.html
the marginal voter has concerns orthogonal to the dimensions of contestation btw the parties. it's much more frequent just to care abt other things than to deeply care abt yet be perfectly balanced btw the candidates' issues. www.interfluidity.com/v2/7687.html
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[new draft post] Balance as a norm https://drafts.interfluidity.com/2025/04/24/balance-as-a-norm/index.html
April 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
[new draft post] Balance as a norm https://drafts.interfluidity.com/2025/04/24/balance-as-a-norm/index.html
I have a new paper out! "Should Social Insurance Programs Count as Wealth? Augmented Wealth in Research and Policy." Published yesterday in Socio-Economic Review @sasemeeting.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/ser/...
April 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I have a new paper out! "Should Social Insurance Programs Count as Wealth? Augmented Wealth in Research and Policy." Published yesterday in Socio-Economic Review @sasemeeting.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/ser/...
Reposted by Robert Manduca
The latest pub. from Rourke O'Brien, @schechtlm.bsky.social, our own @robertmanduca.bsky.social, & Atheendar Venkataramani suggests that local government spending may reduce mortality, esp. for people with lower incomes. Read more in SSM – Population Health:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Local government expenditure centralization and spatial variation in working-age mortality
Research finds disparities in local government spending to be one driver of place-based variation in population health outcomes in the U.S. This study…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The latest pub. from Rourke O'Brien, @schechtlm.bsky.social, our own @robertmanduca.bsky.social, & Atheendar Venkataramani suggests that local government spending may reduce mortality, esp. for people with lower incomes. Read more in SSM – Population Health:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Robert Manduca
[new draft post] If we weren't idiots, Balance of Payments edition https://drafts.interfluidity.com/2025/04/01/if-we-werent-idiots-balance-of-payments-edition/index.html
April 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
[new draft post] If we weren't idiots, Balance of Payments edition https://drafts.interfluidity.com/2025/04/01/if-we-werent-idiots-balance-of-payments-edition/index.html
Seems like a good time to re-up this interview www.buzzsprout.com/1240292/epis...
Matthew C. Klein on *Trade Wars are Class Wars* - Reviving Growth Keynesianism
Today's guest is Matt Klein, senior writer and economics commentator at Barron's. We discuss his new book with Michael Pettis, which argues that global imbalances are the result of rising inequality a...
www.buzzsprout.com
April 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Seems like a good time to re-up this interview www.buzzsprout.com/1240292/epis...
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It probably goes without saying for most of you who follow me, but the extent to which the private sector relies on open government datasets is massive.
Limiting access to data or taking data offline would have huge consequences for everyone from startups to large corporations.
Limiting access to data or taking data offline would have huge consequences for everyone from startups to large corporations.
February 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
It probably goes without saying for most of you who follow me, but the extent to which the private sector relies on open government datasets is massive.
Limiting access to data or taking data offline would have huge consequences for everyone from startups to large corporations.
Limiting access to data or taking data offline would have huge consequences for everyone from startups to large corporations.