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 | Gig workers provide lifeline during pandemic |
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Op-Ed | Boredom: double-edged sword, for individuals and society |
Article | Meaning and markets |
Op-Ed | The U.S. has lots to lose and little to gain by banning TikTok and WeChat |
Op-Ed | Free markets and meaning in life |
Upcoming Events
Watch | A Business Ethics Conversation with Robert Challey
IDEAS Research Workshop
Menard Family Distinguished Speakers
Jan. 19 | J.D. Vance
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 Institute survey: most U.S. adults proud to be Americans
Edward Glaeser speaks to the NDSU community
Challey Institute names faculty fellows
Arthur Brooks speaks to the NDSU community
Challey Fellow discusses election cybersecurity on Prairie Public
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.
