Angela M. Smith

Angela M. Smith is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at James Madison University's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2008), an M.A. from the University of Virginia (2005), and a B.A. from The College of William and Mary (2003). Her research focuses on experimental economics and game theory, with a particular emphasis on strategic interactions, risk analysis, and policy evaluation. She has conducted influential studies on topics such as attacker-defender games, volunteer's dilemmas, and belief elicitation methodologies. Dr. Smith's work frequently employs laboratory experiments to analyze real-world economic behaviors, including overconfidence effects, rent-seeking dynamics, and public choice mechanisms. Her teaching and research prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by projects involving student-faculty partnerships with external professionals. She maintains an active presence in academic discourse through her Google Scholar profile and contributions to journals like the Southern Economic Journal and Games and Economic Behavior.