Dr. Timothy G. Nash, director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, recently discussed the price of gold on the Mike Austin Show. You can listen here:
Between May 17 and September 30, there were 3,832 deaths in Spain linked to extreme heat, an increase of almost 87% from 2024. Many of these victims had underlying health conditions, 96% were over 65, and almost two thirds were 85 or older. But boiling Spanish summers are not a new phenomenon, nor is the...
When President Trump announced a new 100% tariff on Chinese imports, in retaliation for Beijing’s latest export controls on rare earth elements, markets saw only the headline risk. But the real story lies beyond the ticker: a structural reordering of global trade. The world’s supply chains, long anchored to the Chinese mainland, are splintering. Capital...
Two hundred years ago, Britain made a big mistake — and then fixed it. That’s something America should pay attention to. In the early 1800s, British politicians (mostly aristocrats) passed the Corn Laws, tariffs on imported grain. Who benefited from these restrictions? The wealthy landowners — by reaping higher rents. The result was higher food...
In a world of change, the fundamental principles of The Northwood Idea are timeless. Under any circumstances, personal freedom and individual responsibility are essential for a free society. So it is illustrative to examine some of the most compelling expressions of The Northwood Idea that great thinkers have contributed through the years. We call them...
The ongoing realignment of international trade flows in the midst of the escalating tariff wars between the United States and other nations and trading blocs (principally China and the European Union) continues to ripple across the world. Yet the changes we are witnessing are by no means caused by these tariff wars; instead, they are...
New York City, the bastion of global capitalism, is on the verge of electing its first socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Many of his socialist visions for the metropolis fail basic economics. Worst of all is his proposal to freeze the price of rent. It ignores decades of empirical evidence that rent control harms the very residents Mamdani...
Northwood University invites friends of America’s Free Enterprise University to join President Kent MacDonald and First Lady Dr. Mary-Ellen MacPhee for an unforgettable excursion through the Emerald Isle, July 12–22, 2026. This small-group journey will immerse travelers in the breathtaking beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture of Ireland. From the lively streets of Dublin to...
Dr. Timothy G. Nash, who leads the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, discussed the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates, plus inflation concerns, slowing job growth, tariffs, and more, during an interview with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie on WJR. Listen here!
Many in the United States and around the world have been shocked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder and director of Turning Point, USA, when he was at a university in Utah while peacefully debating with students on the political and social issues of the day. The fact that the actual shooting was...
The more drugs on the shelf, the better. For many years, high drug prices have raised the ire of politicians of all stripes, from Donald Trump to Bernie Sanders, with many others in between. The proposed solutions almost always focus on the final step in the drug development and marketing process: the sale of the...
Northwood University is hosting economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), for a Sept. 30 Freedom Seminar lecture about modern parallels to the fall of Rome in Griswold Lecture Hall. Reed, a longtime champion of liberty and former Northwood economics professor, will explore the causes of Ancient...
According to experts, the best way to maintain a new habit is to track it. I’ve recently taken up running. And as runners typically do, I’m now hooked on tracking my distance, measuring my pace, and setting goals to get better. Naturally, this sent me down the rabbit hole of finding the best tracking device....
Constitution Day marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787 — a framework that limits government, secures rights, and creates the rule-of-law. It is an environment in which entrepreneurial activity can flourish. In that spirit, Northwood University is inviting students, alumni, educators, business leaders, and the broader community to deepen their understanding...