Policy and Politics in Illinois, and Beyond

Jim Nowlan

Over the past half-century, Jim Nowlan has been a member of the Illinois House, a statewide candidate, campaign manager for moderate Republican U.S. Senate and presidential candidates, professor, publisher, and columnist. He is the author or lead co-author of six university press books, two political novels, 600+ newspaper columns, and numerous public policy reports and analyses. A believer in the market economy as well as the need to address social issues through behavioral incentives rather than simply direct payments, Jim calls himself a “flaming moderate.” In his writing, Jim tries to consider varied perspectives before reaching policy prescriptions.