Why Economic Freedom Matters — Even Under Authoritarian Rule
Why Economic Freedom Matters — Even Under Authoritarian Rule
What happens when political freedom disappears? Does the economic system that remains still matter? In new thought leadership published by The Daily Economy, the news and commentary outlet of the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), three thinkers with Northwood University ties examine that difficult question through the experiences of Chile and Venezuela. Dr. Alex...
Why Latin America’s Political Shift Matters for America
Why Latin America’s Political Shift Matters for America
A political transformation unfolding across Latin America could have important implications for economic freedom, security and the United States’ relationship with its neighbors. In a new op-ed published by the Midland Daily News, Northwood University Associate Professor Dr. Alex Tokarev and Northwood alumna Kristin Tokarev examine what they describe as a growing rejection of socialist...
Listen Here: Northwood Economist Talks About U.S. Job Creation in WILS Interview
Listen Here: Northwood Economist Talks About U.S. Job Creation in WILS Interview
Dr. Timothy G. Nash, director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, recently joined WILS Morning Wake-Up hosted by Mike Austin to discuss new U.S. jobs data. Listen to the interview here:
Can Government Make Homeownership More Affordable Without Making It Riskier?
Can Government Make Homeownership More Affordable Without Making It Riskier?
Homeownership has long represented an important part of the American Dream: the opportunity to build financial security, establish roots and create something lasting for future generations. But can government make that dream more attainable simply by encouraging lenders to offer cheaper or more widely available credit? In a new essay for Learn Liberty, Northwood University...
When Regulating Commerce Becomes Controlling It
When Regulating Commerce Becomes Controlling It
The Constitution gives Congress the authority to regulate commerce among the states. But what did the nation’s founders understand “regulate” to mean — and how did a provision intended to facilitate trade become the basis for extensive federal control over economic activity? Northwood University Economics Professors Dr. Alex Tokarev and Dr. Dale Matcheck join Stossel...
What Makes an American? Northwood Professor Examines the Convictions That Define a Nation.
What Makes an American? Northwood Professor Examines the Convictions That Define a Nation.
What makes Americans one people? Is it a shared ancestry, culture or historical experience? Or is American identity ultimately grounded in a common commitment to enduring ideas? Northwood University Professor Dr. Glenn A. Moots examines those timely questions in a new essay published by Ad Fontes, a journal produced by The Davenant Institute. Titled “Is...
Northwood’s Nash Joins WJR to Discuss Federal Interest Rates and Inflation
Northwood’s Nash Joins WJR to Discuss Federal Interest Rates and Inflation
Dr. Timothy G. Nash, director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, joined Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson from ‘JR Morning on WJR on Friday, July 31, 2026, to discuss the Federal Reserve, inflation, and more. Listen to the full interview here:
By Dr. Timothy Nash
Why Competition Is the Missing Act in the Concert Ticket Market
Why Competition Is the Missing Act in the Concert Ticket Market
In a new Detroit News column, Northwood University Professor Brett M. Decker examines how Ticketmaster’s dominance has contributed to soaring prices, excessive fees and fewer choices for concertgoers. Why does a night out at a concert increasingly feel like a down payment on a car? Professor Brett M. Decker, Northwood University’s Endowed Chair of Leadership,...
Northwood Economist Discusses U.S. Interest Rates in WILS Interview
Northwood Economist Discusses U.S. Interest Rates in WILS Interview
Dr. Timothy G. Nash, director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, joined the WILS Morning Wake-Up hosted by Mike Austin to discuss U.S. interest rates on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Listen to the interview here:
Listen Here: Northwood’s Free Enterprise Center Director Discusses Trade with Canada
Listen Here: Northwood’s Free Enterprise Center Director Discusses Trade with Canada
Dr. Timothy G. Nash, director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, recently joined the WILS Morning Wake-Up hosted by Mike Austin to discuss trade with Canada. Listen to the interview here:
By Dr. Timothy Nash
Northwood’s Tim Nash Explores the Ideas That Shaped America
Northwood’s Tim Nash Explores the Ideas That Shaped America
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Northwood University’s Dr. Timothy G. Nash is encouraging Americans to consider not only the people who founded the nation, but also the ideas and authors who influenced them. Nash, senior vice president emeritus and director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and...
School Choice Essay Shows Why Freedom Matters in Education
School Choice Essay Shows Why Freedom Matters in Education
Who should control a child’s education: families or the government? That fundamental question is at the center of a new essay by Northwood University Economics Professor Dr. Alex Tokarev and Northwood alumna Kristin Tokarev featured by the Acton Institute. In “School Choice Is the Market Key to Education Success,” the authors argue that debates over...
By Kate Hessling
When Regulation Becomes the Illness
When Regulation Becomes the Illness
The following was adapted from a research paper written for ECN 4010: Economics of Public Policies at Northwood University. It presents a classical liberal case for full nurse practitioner practice authority in Michigan. When I think of the word access, I picture a space without barriers — an open path that allows people to freely...
By Melonie M. Farley
Northwood Professor Examines Shifts in Federal Antitrust Enforcement
Northwood Professor Examines Shifts in Federal Antitrust Enforcement
When does government oversight protect competition—and when does it interfere with the market forces that make competition possible? In a new essay published by The Washington Times, Northwood University economics professor Dr. Alex Tokarev examines the Trump administration’s shift toward resolving antitrust cases through negotiated settlements rather than lengthy courtroom battles. Professor Tokarev contrasts this...