Patrick Warren

Patrick Warren is a Professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics at Clemson University's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. He joined Clemson in 2008 after earning his Ph.D. in Economics from MIT and a BArSc from the South Carolina Honors College. His research explores organizational economics across for-profit/non-profit firms, bureaucracies, political parties, and military structures.

His work examines disinformation campaigns, retirement systems, and institutional design, with publications in top economics and law journals. He serves as associate editor of Public Finance Review and has held leadership roles in the Society for Institutional and Organizational Economics. Professional highlights include visiting positions at Northwestern University and RAND Corporation, plus extensive university service including Faculty Senate representation and the President's Leadership Institute.

Major research areas include social media manipulation tactics, public choice theory, and the economics of information operations. His studies on Russian disinformation tactics during the 2016 U.S. election have received significant media coverage in outlets like The Washington Post and Rolling Stone.