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.
Fabio Rojas: "A Plea for Good Society Science"
On Wednesday, March 11, the Center for Ethics will host Fabio Rojas, the Virginia L. Roberts Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Bloomington, as the featured speaker for the Spring Public Lecture Series. Professor Rojas will outline what a good society science might look like in a talk titled "A Plea for Good Society Science" at Tulane.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4 PM
Diboll Gallery, Room 300, Malkin Sacks Commons
Tulane Uptown Campus
Free and open to the public
Call for Proposals: Open to Tulane Researchers
Proposals for Spring 2026 Seed Grants are currently being accepted to promote research in political economy.
The Murphy Institute’s Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Seed Grant program offers seed grants of up to $3,000 to encourage both interdisciplinary connections on campus and external research grant proposals by Tulane faculty. These funds are intended to initiate new research in political economy and public policy, help move current research projects forward, and assist faculty in cultivating a base of external funding that will support their work over the long term.
We welcome applications from Tulane faculty in all areas of study whose research provides insights into how policy areas interact with the market environment.
Priority will be given to proposals submitted by March 15, 2026.
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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
THE EXCHANGE: A New Campus Home and a New Chapter
The newest edition of THE EXCHANGE, The Murphy Institute's annual publication featuring news and highlights from Murphy events, programming, and new initiatives, is here!
Read about our continued efforts to expand our presence and impact on campus, in the broader community and across the globe.
Undergraduate Program 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.
Master of Arts in Political Economy with Data Analytics
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.
