The Murphy Institute
Understanding and analyzing the economic, moral, and political problems of our time
Established in memory of Charles H. Murphy, Sr. (1870-1954), and inspired by the vision of Charles H. Murphy, Jr. (1920-2002), The Murphy Institute exists to help Tulane faculty and students understand economic, moral, and political problems we all face and think about. More importantly, it exists to help us understand how these problems have come to be so closely interconnected.
Center for Ethics Public Lecture: Nicholas Buccola
As part of the Center for Ethics Public Lecture Series, The Murphy Institute will welcome Nicholas Buccola for a talk entitled “Love Is a Battle: James Baldwin’s Patriotism.” Buccola is a writer, lecturer, and Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College who specializes in the area of American political thought, particularly autobiographical reflections on race and American identity.
Thursday September 26, 4:00 PM
Malkin Sacks Commons, Diboll Gallery, Rm 300
FREE and open to the public
Call for Proposals: CPPR Funding Opportunities
The Center for Public Policy Research is accepting proposals from Tulane faculty for two new Murphy initiatives. The Guest Scholars program invites distinguished scholars from outside Tulane to visit New Orleans for one to two weeks and collaborate with Tulane faculty on political economy scholarship. The Postdoctoral Scholarship program provides two years of support for scholars engaged in full-time research and writing in political economy under the mentorship of a Tulane faculty member. Proposals for both programs are accepted on a rolling basis as long as funding is available. These opportunities are available to faculty members in all areas of study.
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The Murphy Institute is a one-of-a-kind intellectual center – not just for Tulane, but for the nation. No other institution in the country provides an undergraduate education focused on political and economic dynamics, fosters ethical reflection on social values, promotes research and outreach on public policy, and supports pathbreaking legal scholarship.
Coordinates research and discussion of ethics and public affairs for faculty and graduate students
A multi-disciplinary research center that balances academic research with applied work
Promotes research and collaboration on issues in developed and developing economies
BA in Political Economy
This major promotes reflection on the connections between political and economic activities and institutions. Our approach develops complementary strengths in multiple areas.
MA in Political Economy
This program provides a multidisciplinary education around political economy themes and the data analytics tools and approaches necessary to apply that knowledge in academic work, government, and industry.
