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 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...
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:
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,...
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:
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:
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you haven’t watched Project Hail Mary, please do, and be aware: spoilers ahead. This movie is not only a masterpiece of filmmaking, but it also delivers a powerful life lesson, one that goes beyond the screen and speaks to something very deep and fundamental about human relationships. The story does not present us with...
A Student View by Alaina C. Taube, Northwood University Artificial intelligence is often misunderstood, especially in academic settings. Many people immediately associate AI with cheating, as if using it automatically replaces thinking rather than enhancing it. But this view misses the bigger picture. AI is not a shortcut around learning; it’s a tool that, when...
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a good time to remind ourselves that a revolution is not one thing, but many things. In the late 18th century, Americans underwent an ideological, political, cultural, and economic revolution that reshaped their present lives and their nation’s future. In this way, the Declaration of Independence...
Northwood University professor explores how centuries of Protestant political thought shaped the American understanding of lawful resistance, limited government and independence. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Northwood University Professor Dr. Glenn A. Moots is encouraging Americans to look beyond the familiar names and phrases associated with the nation’s founding — and...