Thomas R. Sadler

Thomas R. Sadler is Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Decision Sciences at Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology. His office is located in Stipes Hall 430M.

Dr. Sadler holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Tennessee, an M.A. in Economics from the University of Missouri, and a B.A. in Economics from Western Illinois University.

His research interests span multiple areas of economics including Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Poverty and Discrimination, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Sports Economics, and Climate Policy. Dr. Sadler has published extensively in these fields, authoring several books and refereed journal articles. His work focuses on practical applications of economic theory to contemporary global challenges.

Dr. Sadler's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary economic challenges, particularly in the areas of climate policy, energy economics, and international economic systems. His work combines theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications to address real-world problems such as pandemic responses, environmental sustainability, and global economic crises.

• Absolute Essentials of International Economics (2024)
• Understanding Global Crises (2023)
• Pandemic Economics (2022)
• Energy Economics: Science, Policy and Economic Applications (2020)
• Local Food Networks and Activism in the Heartland (2013, co-editor)

Dr. Sadler teaches a diverse range of courses from introductory to graduate level, including Principles of Macroeconomics, Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Poverty and Discrimination, Applied Macroeconomics, and the graduate course Fundamentals of Economic Theory. He also teaches specialized courses in the General Honors program on Sustainable Food Networks and the Chicago Economy, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to economic education.