Dr. Gabriel Benzecry, Assistant Economics Professor and Bretzlaff Scholar at Northwood University, specializes in Austrian economics and the history of economic thought. His research delves into the intellectual legacies of economists and political philosophers such as F.A. Hayek, Abba Lerner, Oskar Lange, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich List, and John Locke.
Dr. Benzecry believes that in an era when academic freedom is gradually diminishing, Northwood stands out as a haven for scholars who value independent inquiry and the exploration of subjects that coincide with current trends in acadamia.
Readers can email Dr. Benzecry at benzecry@northwood.edu.
Northwood University Professor Gabriel F. Benzecry and Daniel J. Smith recall the timeless messages of Adam Smith and how overwhelmingly we’ve failed to absorb and implement them this new piece for The Independent Institute.
There is growing interest in socialist ideas, especially among college-age Americans. To be precise, 62% of young Americans between 18 and 29 years old have a favorable view of socialism, according to a 2025 survey by Cato Institute and YouGov. This makes Friedrich A. Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom, a critique of the dangers of...
At first glance, what appears to be just another natural disaster, upon closer look, reveals a widespread state policy failure driven by a flat-earth theory of economic policy. In recent years, the state of California has waged a war against insurance companies. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has closely regulated insurance premiums, requiring approval...