Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics
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The Gary Becker Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary center for research in economics. The institute was established at the University of Chicago in June 2011. It brought together the activities of two formerly independent economic research centers at the university: the Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics and the Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory.[1]
The institute is named for two globally influential economists:
A collaboration of the University of Chicago
The institute supports research initiatives in traditional Chicago strengths such as
The institute is directed by Michael Greenstone. An Institute Research Council of distinguished faculty from collaborating university units advises the institute.
References
- ^ "Becker Friedman Institute established at University of Chicago". June 17, 2011.
- ^ Nelson, Robert H. (2001). Economics as Religion. Pennsylvania State University Press. p. 194.