Brian Roberson

Brian Roberson is an Associate Professor of Economics at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, with a courtesy faculty appointment in Political Science. His research focuses on game theory, political economy, and strategic interactions in economic and political systems. Contact him at brobers@purdue.edu or visit his office at KRAN 518.

His research explores topics such as the Colonel Blotto game, public debt management, network defense strategies, and electoral competition mechanisms. Key themes include analyzing strategic resource allocation, conflict dynamics, and policy outcomes in complex systems.

Recent work examines public leaderboard effects in sampling competitions, the political economy of long-term reforms, and optimal defense strategies for networked targets. His publications span journals in economics, political science, and operations research.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his research collaborations likely involve interdisciplinary teams within Krannert and other Purdue departments.