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Duke Chronicle, Duke professor Michael Munger runs for state house with focus on education, affordable housing

Mike is from Florida. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College. He also holds both a master's degree in economics and a doctorate degree in economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Mike currently works as the director of the philosophy, politics, and economics program and the department chair of political science at Duke University. He previously worked as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Mike Munger ran for state senator in District 13 in 2022 and state representative in District 34 in 2020, but he did not win either race. He also ran for governor of North Carolina in 2008, but he did not win. 

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Believes North Carolina should end its monopoly on retail alcohol sales, citing high costs and inconvenience due to fewer outlets compared to neighboring states.

Supports free-market, retail sale of alcohol.

Opposes alcohol prices set by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

Believes tax revenue from alcohol sales can "expand opportunities for school choice in rural areas." Supports increasing personal responsibility in education.

Opposes high alcohol prices and wants to install an alcohol tax that keep prices regulated after privatization. 

- Supports free-market, retail sale of alcohol.
- Opposes alcohol prices set by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
- Opposes high alcohol prices and wants to install an alcohol tax that keep prices regulated after privatization. 

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As of June 14, 2024, Mike Munger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes that "giving students, families and teachers greater choice" is essential for building successful lives and preparing North Carolina for future challenges. Supports developing better learning environments and strengthening communities through increased educational choices.

Wants to develop effective learning environments. 

The candidate's website says, "Duke's Michael Munger decides to run for NC House, emphasizes school choice and alcohol taxes - Michael C. Munger H40"

- Wants to develop effective learning environments. 
- Supports school choice. 

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Mike Munger

Believes the ABC system restricts sales, stifles industry growth, and limits job creation. Supports increasing liquor sales revenue by 20% through more outlet stores and product variety to give consumers more choice.

Believes government overreach in regulation and taxation benefits established interests and stifles innovation.

Believes reducing state occupational licensing requirements will "open economic doors for millions in North Carolina."

Believes free market liquor sales would increase government revenue through surcharges, licensing fees, and sales taxes.

Believes North Carolina can achieve a "prosperity-generating economy" by increasing choices for businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals, and consumers. Supports a dynamic, innovative economy that promotes income mobility and meets personal needs.

Believes corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs are essential for North Carolina's economic growth. Supports tax policies and business regulations that foster job creation and global economic leadership.

Supports lowering costs and regulations for starting new businesses to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Supports the sharing economy, allowing individuals to control how they use their time and property for economic benefit.

Believes tax policy and regulation influence business activity. Supports policies that address labor issues, trade, taxes, and small business regulation.

Supports strengthening property owners' ability to meet housing needs through unique residential configurations, including small dwellings and affordable housing.

- Opposes free-market liquor sales. 
- Opposes alcohol prices set by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
- Opposes high alcohol prices and wants to install an alcohol tax that keep prices regulated after privatization. 

Believes access to high-quality, affordable healthcare is essential and that state regulation significantly impacts healthcare quality, access, and affordability.

Believes healthcare policy should prioritize patients in decision-making to ensure high-quality, accessible, and affordable care. Criticizes state laws that hinder healthcare providers from offering innovative services.

Believes "politicized solutions and bureaucratic regulation" detract from patient-centered healthcare and hinder innovation by misaligning incentives with better outcomes.

Opposes "anticompetitive and protectionist certificate of need laws" that hinder healthcare growth and affordability, particularly in rural and disadvantaged urban areas.

Believes putting patients and families at the center of healthcare starts by offering choice. Supports healthcare systems that increase quality, expand accessibility, and decrease cost by responding to patient and family choices.

Supports transitioning Medicaid to a state-funded health savings account for more flexible healthcare options.

Supports removing state licensing barriers to innovative healthcare delivery options like direct primary care, telemedicine, and out-of-state licensed doctors providing charitable care.

Believes North Carolina can achieve better healthcare outcomes by promoting a high-quality, accessible, and affordable system based on choice. Supports providing individuals and families with healthcare options that meet their lifestyle and care needs while introducing incentives to reduce costs.

Believes in a healthcare approach that allows individuals and families to make personal decisions, strengthens patient-doctor relationships, and incorporates incentives for innovation and cost reduction.

Believes "choice can create a high quality, accessible, affordable healthcare system." Supports patient autonomy in healthcare decisions, including abortion and medical marijuana.

Believes political gerrymandering has caused instability in district representation, as he has been moved to three different districts in five years without relocating.

Supports school choice and emphasizes the importance of educational options for children.

Believes in "greater educational opportunities for students and families." Supports policies that enhance education for children, college students, and K-12 schools.

The candidate's website says, "Duke’s Michael Munger decides to run for NC House, emphasizes school choice and alcohol taxes Gallery"

Mike Munger grew up on an orange farm in rural central Florida and graduated from Davidson College in 1980. He has lived in North Carolina for most of his life. Details about his church attendance and family are not provided.

Mike Munger is a professor of political science and director of undergraduate studies at Duke University, where he has worked for 23 years. He also directs Duke’s philosophy, politics, and economics certificate program. Prior professional positions are not detailed in the provided information.

Mike Munger has run for office in North Carolina, including a gubernatorial bid as a Libertarian candidate in 2008 where he achieved 3% of the vote. He is currently listed as a Libertarian candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives. There is no information available on any political office he may have held, appointments, or committees he has served on.

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