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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy seeks qualified university faculty — as well as nonacademic economists, attorneys, and other specialists — to join its Board of Scholars. Center Scholars provide multidisciplinary guidance on policy formulation, assist with educational programs, and engage in research and writing on both a paid and pro bono basis.

The Mackinac Center research is based on sound theoretical principles and aims to propose policy solutions that are both relevant and practical. While Mackinac Center reports maintain a high level of academic scholarship, they are written to be accessible by the general public, government officials and policymakers.

If you are interested in learning more about the Mackinac Center’s Board of Scholars, please contact Michael Van Beek, director of research.

Dr. Donald L. Alexander
Western Michigan University

Dr. Bradley J. Birzer
Hillsdale College

Dr. Peter J. Boettke
George Mason University

Dr. Theodore Bolema
Wichita State University

Alexander C. Cartwright
Ferris State University

Michael J. Clark
Hillsdale College

Matt Coffey
Central Michigan University

Dan Crane
University of Michigan Law School

Christopher C. Douglas, Ph.D.
University of Michigan-Flint

Dr. Jefferson G. Edgens
University of Wyoming

Ross B. Emmett
Arizona State University

Sarah Estelle
Hope College

Hugo Eyzaguirre
Northern Michigan University

Tawni H. Ferrarini
Lindenwood University

John Grether
Kettering University

David Hebert
Aquinas College

Dr. Michael J. Hicks
Ball State University

Prof. Harry Hutchison
George Mason University School of Law

Dr. Dale Matcheck
Northwood University

Dr. Glenn A. Moots
Northwood University

Todd Nesbit, Ph.D.
Ball State University

Dr. Mark J. Perry
University of Michigan-Flint

Dr. Howard S. Schwartz
Oakland University

Bradley A. Smith
Capital University Law School

Daniel J. Smith
Middle Tennessee State University

Chris W. Surprenant
University of New Orleans

Jason E. Taylor
Central Michigan University

Dr. John C. Taylor
Wayne State University

Dr. Richard Vedder
Ohio University

Harry C. Veryser Jr.
University of Detroit-Mercy

Dr. Gary L. Wolfram
Hillsdale College

Scholars Outside Academia

Shikha Dalmia
Mercatus Center

Dr. Burton W. Folsom
Senior Fellow in Economic Education

Dr. Ormand G. Hook
Mecosta Osceola ISD

Dr. David H. Janda, M.D.
Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine

Annette Kirk
Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal

David L. Littmann
Senior Economist

Charles Meiser
Lake Superior State University (ret.)

Dr. George Nastas III
Marketing Consultants

Dr. John Pafford
Northwood University (ret.)

Lawrence W. Reed
President Emeritus

Gregory F. Rehmke
Economic Thinking

Stephen J. Safranek, J.D.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

James M. Sheehan
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey

Father Robert A. Sirico
Acton Institute

Jürgen O. Skoppek
Michigan Supreme Court

John D. Walter Jr.
Dow Corning Corporation