Nistler College of Business & Public Administration

The Institute of Policy and Business Analytics

We are the applied research arm of the Nistler College.

We serve the state and region with data and analysis to inform public policy and business decisions. We collaborate across campus with research partners, often funded through external grants, to support UND’s Strategic Plan, and to refine and create economic opportunities for North Dakota.

Our Services

Latest News & Updates

David Flynn joined Minneapolis Fed Panel

UND’s David Flynn describes North Dakota’s economy and prospects at Fed’s Regional Economic Conference Q&A panel at the 2023 Economic Conditions Conference featuring (clockwise from top left) Amy Watson of the Montana Department of Labor and Economics, Joseph Santos of South Dakota State University, UND Professor David Flynn and Minneapolis Fed Regional Outreach Director Ron […]

10/11/2023

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Welcome to the IPBA Blog

The Institute of Policy and Business Analytics now has a blog. We will use this site to post updates about our projects as well as analysis of data and events relevant to North Dakota policy and business. Please check back often.

10/9/2023

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Featured Projects

How UAS could help ‘revolutionize rural living’

UND survey: North Dakota pragmatism rivals North Dakota nice

Regarding COVID public-health practices, North Dakotans echo Missourians: ‘Show me’

Featured Speakers

On November 13, 2023, Josh Teigen came to the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration to speak about Economic Development in North Dakota. Josh began his career in venture capital before serving as CEO of a software company.

He has had many interesting roles, including founder of a consulting firm, co-founder of a medical device manufacturing company where he served as President and CFO, and President of a non-profit staffing company that employs individuals on the autism spectrum.

In 2019, he joined Commerce as the Head of Investments and Innovation, from there he became the Director of Economic Development and Finance before being appointed by Governor Burgum as Commissioner of Commerce in September of 2022.

In his spare time Josh loves to hunt, fish, downhill ski and do other outdoor activities. He currently lives in Horace, ND with his wife Jenine and son Walter.