Free Market Road Show Brings Global Economic Experts to Northwood University
Free Market Road Show Brings Global Economic Experts to Northwood University
The Free Market Road Show delivered powerful insights from renowned economic thought leaders during its April 14 stop at Northwood University. Originating from the Austrian Economics Center, the Free Market Road Show typically visits the world’s largest cities. Its stop in Midland underscores Northwood University’s reputation as a leading destination for free-market discourse. The lineup...
By Kate Hessling
A Timeless Investment in Free Enterprise and the Future
A Timeless Investment in Free Enterprise and the Future
At Northwood University, we believe in more than just education — we believe in cultivating the principles of free enterprise that drive global economic and social progress. Our students don’t just learn about entrepreneurship, innovation, and liberty — they live it. Now, you have an opportunity to support this mission in a way that is...
By Kate Hessling
2025 Day of Giving: A Call to Rally Around Free Enterprise
2025 Day of Giving: A Call to Rally Around Free Enterprise
Northwood University invites alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and supporters of free enterprise to come together for the 2025 Day of Giving on March 24. This special day is an opportunity for individuals who value individual freedom, earned success, and the importance of business to unite in support of Northwood’s enduring mission. “The generosity of our...
By Kate Hessling
Free Trade or Perfectionism: New Lesson in Complimentary Free Enterprise Online Course!
Free Trade or Perfectionism: New Lesson in Complimentary Free Enterprise Online Course!
In celebration of Northwood University’s Founders Day, a new lesson has been posted in the complimentary online course, “Philosophy of Free Enterprise.” In the lesson — Free Trade or Perfectionism? — Dr. Dale Matcheck, the David E. Fry Endowed Professor in Free Market Economics at Northwood University, nimbly illustrates the impact of trade on our...
By Kate Hessling
Top 10 True North Articles of 2024: Exploring Free Enterprise and Liberty
Top 10 True North Articles of 2024: Exploring Free Enterprise and Liberty
As America’s Free Enterprise University, Northwood University proudly powers True North, a free-market connector fostering dialogue on freedom, economics, and limited government. This year, readers gravitated toward thought-provoking articles exploring policy impacts, economic insights, and societal shifts. Here are the top 10 most popular reads of 2024: 1. 7 Ridiculous Examples of Government Waste in...
By Kate Hessling
Study: Michigan is Pizza Capital of the U.S. (and World?)
Study: Michigan is Pizza Capital of the U.S. (and World?)
Michigan is the pizza capital of the United States and, quite possibly, the world, according to a new report from the McNair Center for Free Enterprise at Northwood University and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The study, Michigan: The Unlikely Pizza Capital of the United States (and the World?), analyzes the size and scope of...
By Kate Hessling
Foundation for Economic Education Launches AI Chatbot
Foundation for Economic Education Launches AI Chatbot
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has launched AI Pencil, a new AI chatbot to help answer questions about free enterprise philosophy and economics. “We’re proud to be techno-optimists at FEE,” states an announcement posted Monday, Nov. 11, on fee.org. “We see emerging technology not just as a tool but as a pathway to transformative...
By Kate Hessling
New Lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course Explores Inflation
New Lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course Explores Inflation
Northwood University has posted a fresh lesson in the Philosophy of Free Enterprise, a free online course for anyone interested in learning about the importance of freedom and free-market economics. “Inflation has been a major issue leading up to the U.S. presidential election, so this latest lesson is particularly timely,” stated Northwood Economics Chair Dr....
By Kate Hessling
O’Keefe, Northwood, and DBusiness Present: ‘The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets’
O’Keefe, Northwood, and DBusiness Present: ‘The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets’
O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host “The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets,” a special presentation on Oct. 29 in Troy, Michigan. The morning presentation will feature insights from leading economic experts on government policy, emerging industries, and the current state of the U.S. economy. Speakers will...
By Kate Hessling
Freedom Seminar Featuring Lecture by Leading U.S. Tax Policy Expert
Freedom Seminar Featuring Lecture by Leading U.S. Tax Policy Expert
Northwood University is thrilled to host a presentation about taxation by a leading figure in U.S. tax policy who is renowned for his ability to demystify complex tax issues. “As Washington lawmakers will face a fiscal cliff at the end of next year when most of the 2017 tax cuts expire, 2025 may well be...
By Kate Hessling
America’s Debt Crisis: Northwood University Posts New lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course
America’s Debt Crisis: Northwood University Posts New lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course
In celebration of Constitution Day this week, Northwood University has posted a fresh lesson in the Philosophy of Free Enterprise, a free online course for anyone interested learning about the importance of freedom and free-market economics. “It is fitting that this latest lesson — which explores America’s debt crisis — comes as we celebrated Constitution...
By Kate Hessling
New lesson in Philosophy of Free Enterprise online course explores ‘civil society’
New lesson in Philosophy of Free Enterprise online course explores ‘civil society’
Northwood University is kicking off the new school year with a fresh lesson in the Philosophy of Free Enterprise, a free online course for anyone interested learning about the importance of freedom and free-market economics. “Northwood University is committed to deepening the understanding of free-market principles and their vital role in civil society. The latest...
By Kate Hessling
This is the 2024 Northwood University Freedom Seminar Lineup
This is the 2024 Northwood University Freedom Seminar Lineup
The Northwood University Freedom Seminar kicks off this fall with the theme “Decision 2024: The Economic Issues of the U.S. Election.” “The Freedom Seminar is an annual series of lectures on the free enterprise system led by distinguished experts in business, government, and academia,” explained Dr. Dale Matcheck, Chair of Northwood’s Economics program. “This year,...
By Kate Hessling
Northwood professor recounts achieving American Dream on Constitutional Chats podcast
Northwood professor recounts achieving American Dream on Constitutional Chats podcast
Constituting America recently featured Dr. Alex Tokarev, an economics and philosophy professor at Northwood University, on its Constitutional Chats podcast. Constituting America is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Americans about the Constitution and the rights and liberties it provides for all. Tokarev was an ideal guest for Constituting America’s latest Constitutional Chats podcast, which...
By Kate Hessling