Jason Lepore

Jason Lepore is a Professor of Economics and Area Chair at the Orfalea College of Business, California Polytechnic State University. His research bridges theoretical microeconomics with defense and military strategy applications, spanning Microeconomic Theory, Industrial Organization, Game Theory, and Defense Economics.

Dr. Lepore's research demonstrates deep integration of game-theoretic modeling with military strategy and defense policy. His work frequently examines strategic competition dynamics, military innovation challenges, and the economics of conflict through rigorous theoretical frameworks. Publications in journals like Journal of Economic Theory and Defence and Peace Economics reveal consistent focus on how economic principles apply to national security contexts.

Recent publications (2024-2015) show a dominant trend of applying microeconomic theory to defense challenges, particularly through collaborations with Leo Blanken of the Naval Postgraduate School. Key thematic clusters include strategic competition with China, military technology innovation, and game-theoretic models of conflict. His work uniquely connects abstract economic theory with concrete defense policy dilemmas.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Faculty in Economics (2011)
• Outstanding Faculty in Economics (2012)
• OCOB Emeritus Outstanding Faculty award (2016)

Dr. Lepore teaches core economics curriculum including Introductory and Intermediate Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Mathematical Economics, and Graduate Microeconomics at Cal Poly. His edited volume Assessing War: The Challenge of Measuring Success and Failure (Georgetown University Press, 2015) represents significant contribution to defense assessment literature. While collaborative defense research dominates recent output, his foundational work in game theory and industrial organization remains influential in economic theory circles.