Founded in the Fall of 2008 with a generous gifts from the BB&T Charitable Foundation and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, the Initiative for Public Choice & Market Process is designed to examine and stimulate discussion of the following topics:

• The role of government institutions in a capitalistic society
• The relationship between government and the individual
• The relationship between political and economic freedom
• The moral structure of a free market economy

The success of the Initiative for Public Choice & Market Process depends on the support of foundations and private individuals who share its commitment to advancing the understanding and appreciation of the system of free minds and free markets. We are deeply grateful to all who support our venture.

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Our next event is part of the "Lunch with.." Series.  Robert Parsons from Mashburn Construction will be joining us on Thursday, April 12 at 12:00 p.m.  Lunch is provided and seating is limited.  Email ipcmp@cofc.edu to reserve your seat.

Recent Highlights

 

BB&T Essay Contest: Ethics & the Market awarded for the best student analysis of the relationship between ethics and the market.

This year's question was: Are there distinct norms of the market that at odds with norms that sustain our personal and political lives?

Entries were judged based on the following criteria: coherence and logic, persuasiveness, originality, and quality of expression.

The first place prize of $400 goes to Stephan Koester's "Can Friendship Be Understood within the Market Process?"

The second place prize of $300 goes to Joseph Berger's "Respect in the Market"

And the third place of prize of $100 goes to Natalia Le's "Fraternities and Sororities: A Win-Win Situation?"

 

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