Political Economy Research Institute at MTSU

The mission of the Political Economy Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University is to engage undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in research that will further the understanding of business and economic principles, as well as their impact on regional, national, and international financial conditions and the well-being of society. To advance its mission, the PERI will engage in research and educational programs which uncover the institutions and policies that encourage and enhance human well-being.

Established in late 2016, the PERI, under the direction of MTSU Economics Professor Dr. Daniel J. Smith, is a joint venture between the Jennings A. Jones College of Business and the University Honors College, established with initial seed money from the Charles Koch Foundation.