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
College Kids Don't Understand Socialism—or Capitalism. Our Research Proves It
There is growing skepticism about capitalism in the U.S., especially among young people. We conducted a survey to understand: What do college students really think about capitalism and socialism, and how is higher education shaping their views?
Activities
Podcast | Where College Students Stand |
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Op-Ed | Panic Won't Stop the Delta Variant. The Market Will. |
Podcast | Clay Routledge on The Human Progress Podcast |
Op-Ed | US Railroads Offer Lessons On the Perils of Regulation as a Substitute for 'Competition' |
Op-Ed | Encourage Immigrant Entrepreneurs with Economic Freedom |
Upcoming Events
August 17 | They Say It Can't Be Done Film Screening
To be notified when our fall event schedule is released, please click here.
Events
Johan Norberg answers the question: Would the Swedish model work in the United States?
Research
2021 American College Student Freedom, Progress and Flourishing Survey
The Challey Institute has released its first annual survey of student attitudes.
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
Challey Institute supports new scholarship opportunities for first-generation students
Challey Spotlight: Dr. Oudom Hean
Challey Scholar receives humane studies grant
Challey Spotlight: Dr. James Caton
Challey Spotlight: Micah Aanerud
Challey Institute survey: most U.S. adults proud to be Americans
News
North Dakota State duo sees on-campus optimism running on empty
Economist John Bitzan and psychologist Clay Routledge routinely endure the long, harsh winters of North Dakota, so the element they want to boost in college classrooms is perhaps unexpected: optimism.
