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
Op-Ed | Remember the Good Old Days? No Need to Feel Ashamed If You Do |
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Op-Ed | How to Harness Tribalism to Unify Americans |
Podcast | Meaning, Motivation, and Mobility |
Article | Meaning and markets |
Op-Ed | The U.S. has lots to lose and little to gain by banning TikTok and WeChat |
Upcoming Events
Watch | A Business Ethics Conversation with Robert Challey
IDEAS Research Workshop
Menard Family Distinguished Speakers
March 25 | Susan Schwab
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 | How are attitudes toward entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial motivation affected by meaning? |
Research Brief | Globalization, Global Supply Chain Disruptions, and COVID-19 |
Research Brief | Does a feeling of meaning and purpose in life affect views toward capitalism? |
Recent Stories
Challey Spotlight: Ahmed Makaraan
Emily Chamlee-Wright talks about free speech on campuses
Challey professor showcased on TV episode about nostalgia
Challey fellow discusses new book on C-SPAN 2
Challey Institute announces IDEAS Research Workshop scholars
J.D. Vance discusses decline of economic opportunity for young people
Study shows one more step could help during pandemic
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.
