Michael Thom

Biography

Mike joined the Price School in 2012. His first book, Tax Politics and Policy, was published in 2017. His research has appeared in Public Administration Review, the American Review of Public Administration, and State & Local Government Review, and several other journals. He has been interviewed by several media outlets, including Freakonomics Radio, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Village Voice, The Hollywood Reporter, The Nevada Independent, and various other radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Beyond research and teaching, Mike enjoys hiking, photography, and watching college sports.

Selected Publications

• Thom, M. (2022). Can additional funding improve mental health outcomes? Evidence from a synthetic control analysis of California’s millionaire tax. PloS one, 17(7), e0271063.
• Thom, M. (2020). Are Group assignments Effective Pedagogy or a Waste of Time? A Review of the Literature and Implications for Practice. Teaching Public Administration, 38(3).
• Thom, M. (2018). Time to Yell ‘Cut?’ An Evaluation of the California Film and Production Tax Credit for the Motion Picture Industry. California Journal of Politics and Policy, 10(1), 1-20.