Johnny Ducking

Johnny Ducking is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts, where he teaches Principles of Microeconomics and Sports Economics. He joined the university in 2024, bringing over a decade of academic experience from North Carolina A&T State University.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics, University of Mississippi (2004)
• B.A. in Mathematics, University of Mississippi (2004)
• M.A. in Economics, University of Mississippi (2006)
• M.S. in Economics, University of Kentucky (2007)
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Kentucky (2011)

Dr. Ducking's research centers on labor economics in sports, with a focus on how race, gender, and personal characteristics influence labor market outcomes. He analyzes data from major professional leagues including the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, and Women’s NCAA Division I Basketball. His work explores the impacts of minimum salaries and systemic biases in player compensation and opportunities.

Dr. Ducking is actively involved in academic service, having served as co-editor of a special issue of the Journal of Economics, Race, and Policy on race, gender, and sports, and currently serving on the editorial board of the International Journal of Sport Finance.

He advises students in the Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. programs and contributes to the academic mission of the Department of Economics at Ole Miss.