Bridwell Institute @ Cox
The Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom is a research institute in the SMU Cox School of Business.
The Institute was established in 2020 with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Bridwell (BBA ’73, MBA ’74). The Bridwell Institute continues and expands upon the mission of its predecessor, the William J. O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom.
Mission
The mission of the Bridwell Institute is to study the nature, consequences, and causes of economic freedom.
2023-24 Annual Report
Between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024, the Bridwell Institute updated the indexes that measure economic freedom for nations, states, and metropolitan areas. These datasets drove much of our scholarly output. The annual report also highlights the institute’s educational initiatives – the 131 SMU students our reading groups and the nearly 2,100 teachers in our program to improve young people’s economic literacy. Our public events included two speeches, two Texas Economic Forums, and the event highlighted by the cover photograph – our Women and Economic Freedom project.
Connect with Us
| Physical Address | Mailing Address | Media Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| 6214 Bishop Boulevard 1120 Bolin-Bridwell Hall Dallas, Texas 75275 |
P.O. Box 750333 Dallas, Texas 75275 |
Anna Martinez Assistant Director of Media Relations Phone: 214-768-4474 |
For all other inquiries please contact us by email at bridwell-institute@smu.edu or by phone at 214-768-4210.
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