Who We Are
We aim to advance understanding in the areas of innovation, trade and institutions to identify policies and solutions that enhance economic growth and opportunity.
Three Core Areas
Outreach
Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Focus on What Gives Your Life Meaning
Are you trying to find the inner drive and inspiration to become an entrepreneur? We surveyed over 1,200 American adults from diverse backgrounds all over the country, seeking to understand the factors that lead people to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.
Activities
Documentary | The Benefits of Being Nostalgic |
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Op-Ed | UBI is Not a Recipe for Long-Term Human Flourishing |
Op-Ed | Local Decision-Making and Keeping Kids Active During the Pandemic |
Emily Chamlee-Wright on the importance of free speech, civility and tolerance |
Op-Ed | Remember the Good Old Days? No Need to Feel Ashamed If You Do |
Upcoming Events
Watch | A Business Ethics Conversation with Robert Challey
Menard Family Distinguished Speakers
IDEAS Research Workshop
Events
Johan Norberg answers the question: Would the Swedish model work in the United States?
Research
Who Is Proud To Be An American?
New research by Challey Scholar Dr. Clay Routledge published by the Archbridge Institute and Challey Institute.
Recent Studies
Research Brief | An Analysis of a New American Entrepreneur Accelerator Program: Lessons for Fargo-Moorhead and Other Communities |
Research Brief | How are attitudes toward entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial motivation affected by meaning? |
Research Brief | Does a feeling of meaning and purpose in life affect views toward capitalism? |
Recent Stories
Leading economist to give virtual presentation at NDSU
Challey Spotlight: Dr. Clay Routledge
Students learn what society was like during the Industrial Revolution
Challey Spotlight: Ahmed Makaraan
Emily Chamlee-Wright talks about free speech on campuses
Challey professor showcased on TV episode about nostalgia
Challey Institute announces IDEAS Research Workshop scholars
J.D. Vance discusses decline of economic opportunity for young people
Challey Institute survey: most U.S. adults proud to be Americans
News
Challey Institute names Faculty Fellows
NDSU’s Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth has announced its 2020-2021 Faculty Fellows.
