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Dr. Tate Fegley is an Assistant Professor of Business and Economics at Montreat College, where he also chairs the Studies in Business and Economics program within the Faculty of Technology and Human Industry. His academic background includes a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Economics, an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Boise State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University.
His research focuses on institutional economics, libertarian philosophy, policing reforms, and property rights. Key themes include the analysis of community policing on American Indian reservations, the disutility of labor, and the interplay between police unions and officer privileges. He frequently engages with political economy topics like regulatory frameworks for healthcare and critiques of incarceration rates in industrialized nations.
Dr. Fegley’s work often bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Austrian economics, contractualism) with real-world policy analysis. His publications span journals like Journal of Institutional Economics and Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, addressing topics from gun control debates to economic calculation challenges in modern markets.
His academic contributions also include book reviews critiquing criminal justice systems and decarceration policies. While no formal grants or lab affiliations are noted, his research demonstrates a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to public policy and institutional design.
