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We train tomorrow's academic leaders In 1980, when Mercatus got its start in supporting graduate study of economics, its initial group consisted of just three students. Today, Mercatus is the largest supporter of graduate students at Mason and offers fellowships at all levels of study, both for students at Mason and other colleges and universities around the world. Many of our alumni go on to pursue influential careers in academia, government, and policymaking.
Taking full advantage of markets to solve problems requires far more than publishing papers. Unlike traditional academia, which often views public engagement as a distraction, Mercatus scholars put as much care into effective communication and outreach as they do in the research itself.