James R. Harrington

James R. Harrington is an Associate Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. He serves as Program Head (2022-Present) and holds affiliate faculty appointments in Political Science, Public Policy, and Political Economy. His work bridges public administration with labor economics, education finance, and technology regulation.

• Education: PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Missouri's Truman School (2013)

Research interests focus on accountability reforms, performance management, technology policy, and education governance. His recent studies examine pension systems, tax incentives, and the application of machine learning in regulatory contexts.

Recent publications (2025-2022) explore interdisciplinary topics such as Social Security tax impacts on education workforces, pension reform effects on labor supply, flood risk awareness in vulnerable communities, and antitrust challenges in blockchain technology. These works span public economics, institutional analysis, and data-driven policy evaluation.

Contact:

• Email: james.harrington@utdallas.edu
• Phone: 972-883-3513
• Office: Green Hall GR 3.218