by CSFE Staff | Sep 25, 2020 | The Director's Blog
CSFE Faculty Affiliate Marco Lam has a new study published in Political Economies in the Carolinas under the title “Sticky Expenditures in Local Governments: Evidence from North Carolina Counties.” The study looks into the spending behavior of North...
by CSFE Staff | Sep 9, 2020 | News
The march to Washington for NC District 11 Congressional candidates Moe Davis and Madison Cawthorn made a stop Saturday night at WCU for the second of two scheduled forums hosted by local media. The candidates took turns answering and rebutting each other on questions...
by CSFE Staff | Sep 8, 2020 | News
The Center for the Study of Free Enterprise’s research on the economic impacts of COVID-19 got a boost recently thanks to a grant from the NC Policy Collaboratory. The $109,000 grant will enable the Center to expand its ongoing research to cover all 23 western...
by CSFE Staff | Aug 16, 2020 | News
Best in the West: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District forum Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress and Smoky Mountain News to host a two-day NC11 candidate forum WATCH HERE Center for the Study of Free Enterprise Director Edward Lopez and political science...
by Allison Richmond | Jul 21, 2020 | Interviews, The Director's Blog
A perfect storm is brewing for beer producers in the form of short supply vs. high demand when it comes to packaging their products. Manufacturers of aluminum cans used for canning beer and soft drinks are in overdrive trying to keep pace with increased demand. A...