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Laura Grube is an Associate Professor of Economics and Neese Chair at Beloit College, located within the School of Business. She holds a B.A. from Beloit College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. Her teaching focuses on Principles of Economics, Comparative Economic Systems, Austrian School Economics, and Business Management, complemented by her role in organizing the Upton Forum and the annual Business Networking Summit. She co-advises Belmark Associates, a student-run market research group, and serves on the Beloit College Alumni Board Association.
Her research explores how communities overcome collective action challenges in post-disaster scenarios, emphasizing cultural influences, entrepreneurship, and institutional dynamics. Notable works include Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster (2015) and contributions to journals like The Review of Austrian Economics and Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. She has also examined school choice policies and liberal education curricula.
- Education:
- B.A., Beloit College
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, George Mason University
- Professional Activities:
- Organizes the Upton Forum and Business Networking Summit
- Co-advisor of Belmark Associates
- Former Fulbright Scholar in South Africa (Free Market Foundation)
- Prior professional experience at Deloitte Consulting and Perficient, Inc.
Her work integrates Austrian School methodologies with empirical studies of disaster recovery, emphasizing the role of social capital, cultural norms, and decentralized decision-making in rebuilding communities.
