Social Change

Social Change

Research

U.S. Immigration Policy in the 21st Century

Benjamin J. VanMetre, Joshua C. Hall, Richard K. Vedder | Jan 2012
This article argues a new approach to immigration in that visas should not be allocated based on arbitrary political criteria but instead through the price system.

Living Better Together

Peter J. Boettke | Oct 21, 2011
In this article, Peter J. Boettke likens Gerald Gaus’s argument to the work of Friedrich Hayek and James Buchanan in political economy and public choice.

Constitution Making from the Ground Up

Peter J. Boettke | Oct 21, 2011
In this article, Peter J. Boettke discusses the process by which rational human actors create rules.

Introduction: The Ostroms and the Bloomington School

Paul Dragos Aligica | Oct 06, 2011
In a special volume of The Good Society Journal, Paul Dragos Aligica introduces the Bloomington School and the Ostroms.

Social Capital, Lobbying and Community-Based Interest Groups

Emily Chamlee-Wright, Virgil Storr | Oct 2011
This article examines the relationship between social capital and lobbying in New Orleans’s post-Katrina recovery.

Deficits, Debt, and Debasement

Scott Beaulier, Peter J. Boettke | Aug 05, 2011
This policy brief discusses the United States' ongoing cycle of debt and deficits.
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Testimony & Comments

The Millennium Challenge Account: Property Rights and Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Development

Brian Hooks, Paul Dragos Aligica, Peter J. Boettke | Apr 13, 2004
"The Millennium Challenge Account: Property Rights and Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Development" is a comment submitted by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University’s Global Prosperity…

Research Summaries & Toolkits

Yes Africa Can

Karol Boudreaux | Apr 28, 2010
In this research summary published by the World Bank, Karol Boudreaux explores the economic success Rwanda has seen by liberalizing their coffee sector.

Speeches & Presentations

Economics for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Peter J. Boettke | Apr 12, 2010
Professor Peter J. Boettke's remarks upon receiving the 2010 Adam Smith Award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education.

Frederic Sautet on Voice of America

Frederic Sautet | Jun 09, 2005
Frederic Sautet on Voice of America…

Iraq: Physical and Political Security: Toward an Exit Strategy

| Nov 10, 2003
From the conference "America's Role as Nation Builder: Lessons Learned and Applied to Iraq." Discussion in this session revolved around concerns of nation building experts and practitioners.

Implications and Next Steps - A Dialogue Between USAID and Forum 6 Scholar Contributors

Peter J. Boettke | Apr 04, 2003
Oral comments transcribed from USAID Forum…

Experts

Paul Dragos Aligica

Paul Dragos Aligica is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and Senior Fellow at the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at George Mason University.

Peter J. Boettke

Peter Boettke is a University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at GMU.

Bryan Caplan

Bryan Caplan is a professor at George Mason University and senior scholar at the Mercatus Center. His primary research interests are public economics, public choice, psychology and economics, public opinion, economics of the family, genoeconomics, and Austrian economics.

Tyler Cowen

Tyler Cowen is the general director at the Mercatus Center and the Holbert C. Harris Professor of Economics at George Mason University.

Christopher Coyne

Christopher Coyne is Associate Director of the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He also holds the title of F.A. Harper Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center and he is a member of the department of economics at George Mason University where he serves as the Director of Graduate Studies.
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Videos

Veronique de Rugy Explains France's Spending Crisis on Varney & Company on Fox Business News

Veronique de Rugy | December 18, 2012

Don Boudreaux Shares Economic Wisdom with ReasonTV

Donald J. Boudreaux | May 08, 2012
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Podcasts

Gina Keating on netflix

Jerry Brito | May 21, 2013
Gina Keating, author of Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America’s Eyeballs, discusses the startup of Netflix and their competition with Blockbuster. Keating begins with the history of the company and their innovative improvements to the movie rental experience. She discusses their use of new technology and marketing strategies in DVD rental, which inspired Blockbuster to adapt to the changing market. Keating goes on to describe Netflix’s transition to internet streaming and Blockbuster’s attempts to retain their market share.
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Recent Events

Lawrence White's Clash of Economic Ideas: A Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Book Discussion and Reception

The F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center invites you to a book discussion on Professor Lawrence White’s new book, “The Clash of Economic Ideas.”…
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Books

The Handbook On The Political Economy Of War

Christopher Coyne, Rachel Mathers | Feb 15, 2011
This handbook brings together a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars to address various topics surrounding war.
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Media Clippings

Review: Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails

Christopher Coyne | May 21, 2013
Book review in The Huffington Post on Chris Coyne's new book, "Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails".

Virginia Coin Moves Closer to Reality

Lawrence H. White | Feb 05, 2013
Lawrence White cited at The Washington Post.

The Worrisome Struggle to Grow and Add Jobs

Tyler Cowen | Jan 14, 2013
Tyler Cowen cited at Market Watch.

Can We Ever Do Better Than the Toilet?

Tyler Cowen | Jan 11, 2013
Tyler Cowen cited at The New York Times.

In Rural India, People will Vote for Cash Transfer

Tyler Cowen | Dec 31, 2012
Tyler Cowen cited discussing cash transfers in India at the Business Standard.
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