Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics

The Gary Becker Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics at the University of Chicago advances inquiry that illuminates our choices, our economy, our society, and our future.

Our programs foster research in the distinctive Chicago economics approach, exemplified in the enduring work of our namesakes, Milton Friedman and Gary S. Becker. They shared the belief that economics is a powerful tool for understanding the world. Following that belief, we prepare and support innovative scholars who apply economic analysis to our most challenging social and policy issues.