Category: Education & Academia

Northwood University has appointed Dr. Gabriel Benzecry as the David E. Fry Professor of Free Market Economics. The Brazilian-born scholar earned his doctorate at Middle Tennessee State and was honored with the 2023 James M. Buchanan Dissertation Award. His research spotlights Hayek, Mises and Austrian economics, with articles in top journals. University leaders praise his scholarly rigor and teaching talent. The role starts in fall 2025, signaling a boost for the school’s economics program.