Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith serves as Professor of Economics and Finance at Anderson University's College of Business & Economics, where he has taught since 2008. He directs the Center for Finance and Economics and sponsors the Economics Honor Society, providing institutional leadership while maintaining active classroom engagement.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University
• M.B.A. from Virginia Tech
• M.A. in Economics from George Mason University
• Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University

Research focuses on Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Markets and Investments, with significant contributions to International Economics and Economics Education. His work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical applications in global finance and pedagogical innovation, particularly examining currency dynamics between major economies and classroom teaching methodologies.

Publication trends reveal sustained investigation into US-China economic relations and educational techniques since 2010, with recent emphasis on currency hedging mechanisms and experimental learning approaches in economics education. These works collectively demonstrate how fundamental economic tools apply across diverse real-world scenarios from international trade to classroom dynamics.

Through the Cauthen Student Investment Fund and Center for Finance and Economics, Dr. Smith provides hands-on financial management experience for students while mentoring through the Economics Honor Society. His educational philosophy emphasizes applying economic thinking to individual, corporate, and governmental decision-making across all disciplines.