Economics

The Center educates students and is an organization that uses sound interdisciplinary research and application in the humane sciences that integrates theory and practice to develop insights and tools that can sustainably advance a free, prosperous, and civil society.

Atlas Network increases global prosperity by strengthening a network of independent partner organizations that promote individual freedom and are committed to identifying and removing barriers to human flourishing.

THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH IS A NON-PROFIT RESEARCH AND GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING EVIDENCE-BACKED IDEAS AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE STRONG, STABLE, AND BROAD-BASED ECONOMIC GROWTH.

THE ECONOMICS CENTER PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 WITH THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EARNING MONEY, SETTING BUDGETS, LIVING WITHIN MEANS AND SAVING FOR THE FUTURE. STUDENTS ARE ALSO INTRODUCED TO THE STOCK MARKET AND THE CONCEPT OF INVESTING AND LEARN HOW LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL ISSUES INFLUENCE PERSONAL WEALTH.EACH YEAR THE CENTER REACHES:- 6,200 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM 25 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS- 4,900 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR VARIOUS FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS- OVER 500 TEACHERS TRAINED IMPACTING 26,000 STUDENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP ASSISTS REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE CREATION AND RETENTION OF JOBS, INCREASE SALES AND EXPAND CAPITAL INVESTMENT. VENTURE INITIATIVES PROVIDES CAPTIAL TO REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES BY CONNECTING THEM TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS, REVIEWING BUSINESS PLANS AND EXPANDING VENTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. CEG'S SALES CALLS, TRADESHOWS AND CULTIVATION OF BUSINESS CONTACTS THROUGH TARGETED STRATEGIC, CROSS-INDUSTRY & GLOBAL MARKETING PROGRAMS. PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF TECH VALLEY'S QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE HELPING POSITION COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE SMART AND DESIRED ECONOMIC GROWTH BY WORKING AT LOCAL, COUNTY AND STATE LEVEL TO EXPAND SERVICE-SHARING, ELIMINATE DUPLICATION AND STREAMLINE SERVICES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. TO ENCOURAGE SMART GROWTH THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND BY PROVIDING THE TOOLS, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION THAT WILL ALLOW FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.

IN 1994 THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (NAHR) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FURTHER CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROFESSION OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY CONDUCTING OUTREACH INITIATIVES FOR THE PROFESSION THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND STUDIES THAT REFLECT THE INTEREST OF ITS FELLOWS AND IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSION, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY.THE NAHR FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS OBJECTIVE BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND STUDIES THAT ENHANCE THE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSION IN WAYS THAT REFLECT THE SPECIAL NATURE OF THE ACADEMY BY UTILIZING THE IMMENSE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM OF THE FELLOWS, BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, THE NAHR FOUNDATION STRIVES TO DEVELOP IN STUDENTS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS INTEREST IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSION AS A CAREER.

CONDUCT RESEARCH, ISSUE REPORTS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF STATE AND LOCAL FINANCE AND TAXATION ISSUES.

EPI IS A LEADER IN THE MOVEMENT FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE USE THE TOOLS OF ECONOMICS TO WIN POLICY CHANGE THAT ADVANCES POWER FOR WORKERS, ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR FAMILIES, AND RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY IN OUR NATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)EPI'S RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS FORTIFY WORKER ORGANIZING, BUILD A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF HOW POWER AND POLICY SHAPE ECONOMIC OUTCOMES, AND DRIVE PROGRESSIVE POLICY CHANGE AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT.

THE MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY ADVANCES INNOVATIVE POLICY IDEAS TO FOSTER BROAD PROSPERITY AND HELP OUR STATE BE THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC POLICY.

CONDUCT AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT PROMOTES THE RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN NEUROECONOMICS

ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION