Allen Mendenhall

Allen Mendenhall serves as Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University, while also directing the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. He maintains an active affiliation as an Associated Scholar with the Mises Institute, contributing to their mission of advancing Austrian economics and libertarian principles.

His research spans:

• Political Economy and Austrian Economics
• Libertarian Literary Criticism (notably analyzing liberty in Don Quijote)
• Critical Examination of ESG Frameworks
• Narrative Control and Power Dynamics in Society
• Historical Analysis of Economic Thought

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on liberty concepts across disciplines, connecting classical literature with contemporary socio-economic debates. His work argues that narrative control represents ultimate power in modern society, and critically examines how ideological movements impact economic institutions.

Through the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy, he leads research initiatives promoting free-market principles and hosts events examining threats to economic freedom. His leadership combines academic scholarship with practical engagement in current policy debates, particularly regarding corporate governance and cultural narratives.