At the heart of the Haslam College of Business Economics Department is a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Our faculty and staff are here to provide students with the support, resources, and expertise needed to succeed academically and professionally. Whether guiding groundbreaking research, offering personalized academic advice, or fostering connections with industry leaders, the Economics team is driven by a shared passion for empowering the next generation of economists.
Fields of Interest: Microeconomic Theory, Industrial Organization, Game Theory, and Behavioral Economics Research Interests: Contract Design, Contest Theory, Regulation, Procrastination and Self-Control, Education and School Choice
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Boyd Distinguished Professor of Health Economics, Dr. Michael Stahl PEMBA Faculty Fellow (2017-2022-2023)
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Associate Professor and John and Wanda Wisecarver Faculty Research Fellow
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Associate Professor, John Quincy & Wanda Weems Wisecarver Faculty Research Fellow
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Lena M. and Clarence A. Garvin, Sr. Professor, Dr. Joe Johnson Faculty Fellow
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Professor of Economics and Dean of the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
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Boyd Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Special Advisor to the UTK Chancellor
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Ball Corporation Professor in Business, Baker Center Director, and Associate Director and Professor
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