Brad R. Humphreys

Brad R. Humphreys is Professor of Economics and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Research at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics, with additional affiliation at the Center for Free Enterprise Expertise.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Johns Hopkins University
• M.A. in Economics, Johns Hopkins University
• B.S. in Economics, West Virginia University
• B.S. in Business Administration, West Virginia University

A leading expert in sports economics and gambling economics, his research examines professional sports financing, stadium economics, and gambling market dynamics. His work bridges academic theory and real-world policy through extensive publications in top economics journals and editorial leadership.

His notable honors include:

• 2016-17 Benedum Distinguished Scholar in Social and Behavioral Sciences
• 2022 Peter Sloane Award for European sports economics research

Dr. Humphreys serves as Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Economic Policy and sits on multiple editorial boards. He has testified before U.S. Congress, Massachusetts legislature, and Washington DC City Council on sports facility economics, and co-authored the influential 2014 Massachusetts Olympic liability report. While student advising details are unspecified, his PhD-level teaching confirms graduate mentorship.

He maintains active research collaboration through the Center for Free Enterprise Expertise.