Lecture Notes: Scott Beaulier, PhD | College of Business

Research Overview

• Economic success is influenced by political and economic institutions and policies.
• Focus on policies and institutions fostering vibrant, dynamic economies.
• Key research areas:
  • Role of policy in economic development.
  • Transitioning from socialist to market economies.
  • Benefits of educational choice.
  • Economic freedom and development.
  • Public-sector unions' impact on public policy.

Impact

• Renowned for studying government policies' impact on growth and well-being.
• Noteworthy media interviews on various issues:
  • Defined-benefit pension plans.
  • Health care incentives.
  • Sales tax impact on food.
  • School choice.
• Leadership roles prior to NDSU:
  • Executive Director, Center for Economic Liberty, Arizona State University.
  • Executive Director, Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy, Troy University.
  • Chair, Division of Economics and Finance, Troy University.
  • BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism, Mercer University.
• Research citations: 70+ publications, nearly 400 citations.
• Published in journals like Applied Economics, Eastern Economic Journal.

Current Research

• Current role: Dean, North Dakota State University College of Business.
• Focus on developing opportunities for students, faculty, staff.
• Belief in the importance of innovative, creative business leaders.
• Emphasizes the role of business schools in preparing future leaders.

Bio

• Joined NDSU as Dean of College of Business in June 2016.
• Background: Economist with a focus on policies for dynamic economies.
• Previous roles:
  • Executive Director, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, Arizona State.
  • Executive Director and Chair positions at Troy University and Mercer University.
• Educational background:
  • Undergraduate degree: Northern Michigan University.
  • Ph.D. in Economics: George Mason University.