Who We Are
We engage in research and educational programs to explore the institutions and policies that promote human flourishing.
Outreach

Pandemic causes $1 billion revenue shortfall for North Dakota
At a time when many sectors of the economy were at a standstill, our biggest hit came from the collapsing oil market. This demonstrates a really big problem for our state.
Activities
Op-Ed | The FDA could easily solve the baby formula shortage by allowing more imports from Europe |
Blog | Inflation: What causes it, and when will it subside? |
Letter | In North Dakota, school choice is limited to parents who can pay |
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 |