Professor of Economics & Entrepreneurship, Charleston, South Carolina

Joined July 2014
A new peer-reviewed study from @RussellSobel, @_WagnerG_ & Peter Calcagno finds new employment growth after states hand out "extraordinarily large" business subsidies...but it's new hiring by lobbying firms in state capitals. doi.org/10.1007/s11187-026-0…
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Matt Ridley WOWED us last night as we traveled ASW to TheCitadel to hear all about “How Innovation Works”! Tomorrow: Bryan Cutsinger at Wells Fargo Auditorium, 4 PM! #innovation #WOW #adamsmithweek
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The BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Speaker Series welcomed author Matt Ridley last night for a discussion of his book How Innovation Works. Ridley explored the forces that drive human progress and the conditions that allow new ideas to flourish. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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Don’t miss today's BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Speaker Series with Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works. Join us for an engaging conversation on innovation, freedom, and economic progress, followed by a reception in the Bastin Hall Atrium. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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Our Economics minor provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory & practical applications. Watch the video to learn more about the curriculum, career opportunities, and how this minor complements a variety of majors. bit.ly/EconMinor #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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This semester’s BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Speaker Series featured BSB professor Dr. Russell Sobel. His talk, “The Moral Foundations of Capitalism,” explored the human rights arguments supporting a free-market economy. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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Who wants a signed @bakermayfield mini helmet ⁉️ 🚨 Repost, like & follow for a chance to win
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Great talk on innovation by Russel Sobel last night at Midwest Institutes Conference @RussellSobel @ISPEatBSU
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Since there are 6⃣ days until the #NFLDraft, who wants a signed @bakermayfield mini helmet?! Follow & repost for a chance to win ⬇️
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Thanks to the excellent experts @s8mb, @ATabarrok, @johanknorberg, @elidourado, @LettieriDC, and @RussellSobel for their great insights on dynamism in the US!
NEW: American Dynamism: A Profectus Roundtable -profectusmag.com/american-dy… Recent economic and cultural trends have sparked debate about the future of U.S. dynamism. To understand what's going on and why it matters, we talked with six leading experts.
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Prof. Bill Trumbull led cadets, former MBA students, Dean Michael Weeks, & Profs. Wes Jones and Russell Sobel to Cuba over spring break. The trip was part of the class, "The Cuban Economy," which compares the economic institutions of capitalism & socialism. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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It was an honor to host Anne Bradley as part of the BB&T Moral Foundation of Capitalism Speaker Series. Her speech focused on the political economy of terrorism. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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Russell Sobel retweeted
Anne Bradley, the George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and VP of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies (TFAS), headlines an ASW event at the Citadel, Tues., March 18th at 6PM. Join us at the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business. #markitdown
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We look forward to seeing you tonight for this special event. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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CPM Research Fellow Dr. Russell Sobel gave a powerful talk last night on his new book, “The Essential Joseph Schumpeter”
Dr. Russell Sobel spoke about his new book, "The Essential Joseph Schumpeter," last evening. The event was part of the BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Speaker Series and is co-sponsored by the American Institute for Economic Research’s (AIER) Bastiat Society of Charleston.
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Dr. Russell Sobel spoke about his new book, "The Essential Joseph Schumpeter," last evening. The event was part of the BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Speaker Series and is co-sponsored by the American Institute for Economic Research’s (AIER) Bastiat Society of Charleston.
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Russell Sobel retweeted
Research Fellow Dr. Russell Sobel will discuss his new book, “The Essential Joseph Schumpeter” tomorrow at 6 PM at Bastin Hall Auditorium, The Citadel. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Schumpeter’s work! #notedeconomist #CreativeDestruction #Tuesday
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We hope you can join us tonight. #BusinessAtTheCitadel
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