On Tuesday, March 29, Northwood University will be hosting “Should America Adopt the Gold Standard?” , a debate between Dr. Richard Ebeling of Northwood and Dr. Robert Barsky of the University of Michigan. Should the United States return to a gold standard? Hear the debate and decide for yourself! The debate will be held at 7:00 pm in the Griswold Lecture Hall on the Northwood University campus. For more information, please see here.
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Nuclear Power: A Free Market Approach
Nuclear energy is a source of clean, dependable power. It is the only carbon-free energy source that can reliably deliver power day and night on a large scale. But its potential will remain strangled by political constraints until we recognize that the path to a sustainable, competitive, and safe nuclear future runs straight through the…
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The Gold Standard, Explained
This explainer will outline what the gold standard was, how it operated, the benefits and criticisms surrounding it, and how its rise and eventual collapse shaped the global monetary system.
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Look West, America
The American Institute for Economic Research educates people on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance of these principles in advancing peace, prosperity, and human progress.
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Understanding Medicaid
This explainer will outline how Medicaid functions, the program’s costs, its influence on healthcare in the United States, and how the proposed policy changes in 2025 could reshape the program.



