Charles M. North

Charles M. North is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Baylor University, where he has been a faculty member since earning his PhD from the University of Texas. Prior to academia, he practiced law in Dallas after graduating from Duke University School of Law. His research uniquely bridges Economics of Religion, Law & Economics, and Applied Microeconomics, with a focus on experimental economics applied to criminal justice, religious markets, and legal systems. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and Journal of Money, Credit & Banking, exploring topics such as religion’s impact on the rule of law and experimental studies of jury behavior.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics (University of Texas, 1999)
  • JD in Law (Duke University, 1990)
  • MBA in Business (Baylor University, 1987)
  • BA in Business Administration (Baylor University, 1986)
• Teaching:
  • Courses include Introductory Economics, Game Theory, and Law & Economics
  • Director of the Baylor Business Fellows program
• Research Trends:
  • Recent work focuses on experimental economics in criminal justice
  • Longstanding interest in religion-economic-legal intersections
  • Studies on jury bias, plea bargaining, and religious freedom
• Personal Interests:
  • Founder of Baylor’s Aloha Fridays tradition
  • Fan of Everton Football Club (UK)
  • Created Ted Lasso filming location tours in London

Contact: charles_north@baylor.edu