Thomas Stratmann presents, "Enhancing the Business Climate and Incentivizing Business Development on North Dakota Reservations" in the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. After the presentation, light food and refreshments will be served in the Challey School of Music Atrium.

What is the talk about?

Stratmann will begin by presenting evidence of what trade looked like in America before Columbus and then he will fast forward to highlight economic and legal institutions today and how they affect prosperity, using ND reservations as examples.

Who is Thomas Stratmann?

Dr. Thomas Stratmann has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Maryland and is currently a Distinguished University Professor of Economics and Law at George Mason University. He has written on topics of political economy and health economics. He has published in journals such as the American Economic Review, the American Journal of Political Science, the American Political Science Review, the Journal of Political Economy, the Journal of Law and Economics, and the Review of Economics and Statistics.

What is the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop?

The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally-renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the NDSU community. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing. The workshop is available as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students. You do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these events.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can register on Zoom at: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uRkCMGl3Qj6h1Rr90fFnNQ