Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth

Please help us in welcoming Brett Bantle to the Challey Institute!  Brett recently joined our team as a Research Specialist with interests in Tax Policy, Immigration Regulations, and Artificial Intelligence. As a research specialist, he evaluates regional policies and their societal impact, providing critical analysis to empower public awareness and decision-making. Hear what Brett has to say about joining the team below:   “I’m really excited to be joining a team of exceptional people here at the Challey Institute, and look forward to diving into research that helps shape smarter policies and makes a difference in North Dakota and beyond!”  

“House Bill 1143 would appropriate $10 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to create a grant program supporting the construction of a statewide charitable food distribution and logistics facility.” In case you missed it, Jiawei (Ethan) Liu recently had his research on food insecurity in North Dakota referenced in this InForum article. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d4vJk_m2

The Challey Institute is more than a research center—it is a catalyst for progress. Whether you are a student, faculty member, policymaker, or business leader, we invite you to be part of our mission. https://lnkd.in/grh8Y4ZP

Today we are celebrating Yongtao (David) Hong's research! His work has been cited more than 750 times according to Google Scholar. We are so excited to see his research and knowledge being shared! Here are some fun facts from his Google Scholar profile:  🟢 812 Total Citations 🟡 99 Citations in 2024 🟢 576 Citations Alone on: The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management: An Exploratory Study -Read it here: https://lnkd.in/de6nPAUb

We are looking forward to hearing from Leen Weijers and Michael Cannon later this month. Be sure to check out this article from InForum to learn more about their presentations and event details. We hope to see you there! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dN5enfjT

Don't forget, Oudom Hean is joining us tomorrow at our Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop! This presentation will explore the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. and key policy proposals aimed at addressing this issue. Oudom will discuss the effectiveness of these policies, highlighting which approaches have been successful and which may have unintended consequences. We can't wait to see you! 📆March 7 🕙10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 📍Beckwith Recital Hall

Check out the most recent Policy Brief, written by Nicholas Orlando, focusing on reforming occupational licensing in North Dakota! Several occupations in North Dakota require training, license fees, and/or education requirements that significantly exceed the norm in other states. As a result, North Dakota is facing a tight labor market and an inability to attract workers for these various occupations. Several policies may be considered to alleviate this shortage, policies that remove or reduce restrictions on workers are particularly attractive; they can potentially increase the number of available workers at a very low cost. For more information read the full Policy Brief here: https://lnkd.in/dEC_PFdT  

We are celebrating Dr. Elizabeth Carlson's research today! Her work has been cited more than 500 times according to Google Scholar. We are so excited to see her research and knowledge being shared! Check out these fun facts from her Google Scholar profile: 🟢 549 Total Citations 🟡 332 Citations Since 2020 🟢 Number of Citations in 2024: 72