Dr. Storr has written extensively on the (cultural) determinants of entrepreneurial alertness. In addition to his books Enterprising Slaves and Master Pirates (Peter Lang, 2004) and Understanding the Culture of Markets (Routledge, 2012) which explore how culture colors the entrepreneurial activity, Dr. Storr has also written: “The Determinants of Entrepreneurial Alertness and the Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs” (with Arielle John), Annual Proceedings… →

“Grover Cleveland against the Special Interests” (with Stefanie Haeffele-Balch) The Independent Review Dr. Storr continues his research on Comparative Political Economy in “Grover Cleveland against Special Interests.” He and Ms. Stefanie Haeffele-Balch utilize a public choice lens to examine the actions taken by President Cleveland in the late 1800s. They find that President Cleveland contradicted… →

The market is a space where commercial as well as social bonds develop. Rather than being antithetical to community, the market is an arena where community can flourish. Moreover, the market is a moral training ground where virtues are fostered and rewarded. Rather than encouraging vice, markets make us ethically better. Dr. Storr has written… →

Along with his frequent co-author Dr. Chamlee-Wright, Dr. Virgil Henry Storr has written extensively on post-disaster recovery. Their edited volume The Political Economy of Hurricane Katrina and Community Rebound (Edward Elgar, 2010) was published last fall. And, their other efforts include … →