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.
2024 Yates Lecture: A Conversation with Robinhood's Dan Gallagher
For this year’s Mary C. Parker Yates Lecture, The Murphy Institute welcomed Dan Gallagher for a talk entitled "Navigating the Future of Fintech." Gallagher is the Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer at Robinhood Markets, Inc., the financial online technology platform. He has extensive public and private sector experience in regulatory matters, financial markets, and governance.
CPPR Funding Opportunities for Tulane Faculty
The Center for Public Policy Research is accepting proposals for two new Murphy initiatives. The Guest Scholars program invites distinguished scholars to visit New Orleans 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. 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.
