Who We Are
We engage in research and educational programs to explore the institutions and policies that promote human flourishing.
Mancur Olson Scholar Application Open
How We Got Rich
In this reading group, scholars will explore different ideas about how human societies were able to amass enormous wealth in just two centuries. Students will then turn to a discussion about how countries that remain poor today may be able to escape poverty. Each participant will receive a $500 scholarship.
The Economics of Sports
Scholars will examine the many ways economics is connected to the world of sports. In this reading group, students will have the opportunity to discuss gender wage disparities, sports subsidies, gambling, NIL regulations, player safety, and other hot topics in sports today. Each participant will receive a $500 scholarship.
Outreach
Pandemics and Liberty: An Introduction
Read the introduction from the new edited volume Pandemics and Liberty by Raymond J. March and Ryan M. Yonk.
Activities
News | Could pot prevent a pot belly? Researchers get the skinny on cannabis |
Op-Ed | An economics lesson on tax reform |
Blog | No, This Is Not 1970s Style Stagflation |
Op-Ed | The FDA could easily solve the baby formula shortage by allowing more imports from Europe |
Op-Ed | Education freedom in North Dakota among the worst in U.S. |
Research
In this report, we identify policy reforms to address state fiscal challenges and put North Dakota on a pathway to prosperity.
Programs and Events
See a list of all upcoming events.
The Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise partners with the Challey Institute to offer a variety of speakers, workshops, and events open to the NDSU community and the general public.
Student Programs
Mancur Olson Scholars Reading Group |
New Institutional Social Science Certificate |