Stephen F. Gohman

Stephen F. Gohman is a Research Fellow at the University of Louisville's College of Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from North Carolina State University, an ME in Economics from North Carolina State University, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University. As a postdoctoral fellow at Duke University Medical Center, he bridges economics with interdisciplinary research.

• PhD (Economics), North Carolina State University
• ME (Economics), North Carolina State University
• BA (Mathematics and Economics), Indiana University

His research focuses on the intersection of labor economics, public policy, and institutional analysis. Key themes include:

• Ethical and efficiency considerations in minimum wage debates
• Entrepreneurial survival in competitive markets
• Regulatory frameworks in alcohol industries
• Institutional consequences of political regime changes

Recent publications examine moral-economic tradeoffs, craft brewery market dynamics, regulatory theory, and political economy. His work combines empirical analysis with behavioral economics frameworks.

Awards and honors include:

• Faculty Favorite (2013-16, 2018-2023)
• Business First's 20 People to Know (2016)
• Outstanding Service Award, College of Business
• Multiple teaching awards (2007, 2017)

Stephen F. Gohman's scholarship informs policy discussions through rigorous empirical analysis of economic behavior across diverse contexts.