Date of Defense
Spring 4-16-1997
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Wei-Chiao Huang, Economics
Second Advisor
Donald L. Alexander, Economics
Third Advisor
David G. Houghton, Political Science
Keywords
full-time equated, FTE, federal employment, classified state employees
Abstract
Examines the national trends of employment to make a comparison for Michigan State government employment. Results show that Michigan's public employment trends do not follow national employment trends in a comparable way. Michigan is distinct from the nation for several reasons: a hiring freeze placed on Michigan State Departments, higher levels of union participation and employee pay, and benefits packages that cost more than the Executive Branch of the U.S. government. Thus, either Michigan provides superior benefits or it pays a premium for those benefits. Suggests further research is needed.
Recommended Citation
Cronkright, Thomas Walter II, "Michigan State Government Employment Sector: Are We in Line with the National Trends?" (1997). Honors Theses. 22.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/22
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access