February U of I Flash Index increased slightly
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Fred Giertz
Fred Giertz
Primary Affiliation: Fiscal and Economic Policy Working Group; COVID-19 Task Force
Institute of Government and Public Affairs | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Public Policy Analysis
State and Local Taxation Analysis
Expenditure Analysis
Policy Expertise
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January U of I Flash Index continued to decline slowly
Urbana – The U of I Flash Index for January 2023 continued to decline slowly, falling to 103.1 from the …
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2021
EXPERIENCE &
BACKGROUND
ABOUT
J. Fred Giertz’s major research interests are in the areas of public finance and regional economic development. He specializes in state and local taxation and expenditure analysis and in regional economic development issues. He has consulted with a number of state agencies and writes frequently on the Illinois budget and general economic issues in publications such as State Tax Notes and the Central Illinois Business Magazine. Prof. Giertz compiles the U of I Flash Index, a monthly indicator of the Illinois economy. His articles have appeared in the National Tax Journal.
University of Illinois.
Member of the Athletic Board, 1998 – 2002.
Midwest Economics Association.
Member and Vice Presidents, 1978 – 1979.
American Economic Association, Illinois Economic Association (President 1986-1987);
Public Choice Society;
National Tax Association;
University Club, Chicago
Member of the board of trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), including terms as chair of the board’s investment committee. The board oversees the $18.0 billion retirement fund for Illinois public university and college employees.
1964 – Wichita University, Bachelor of Arts
1966 – Northwestern University, Master of Arts
1970 – Northwestern University, Doctor of Philosophy
Engagement
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Professor Giertz gave testimony at numerous Illinois General Assembly hearings and U. S. House of Representatives hearings.
Most Cited Faculty
Professor Giertz was named the most cited UIUC faculty member on public policy issues.
Economy
Professor Giertz gave numerous reports dealing with Illinois budget and tax issues, including the first careful analysis of the state’s structural deficit problem.
IGPA Engagement
Professor Giertz organized a substantive portion of Illinois New Legislators Conferences and was the organizer of Illinois Congressional Seminars at IGPA.
Public Service
Professor Giertz was given the Campus Award for Excellence in Public Service (UIUC), October 2001.
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