Timothy Mathews

Timothy Mathews is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis in the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. He serves as Director of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity, focusing on economic research related to market design, taxation, and conflict analysis.

His research interests span Game Theory, Auction Theory, Tax Policy, Conflict Economics, and Family Business Succession. He has published extensively on topics such as auction dynamics with buyout options, tax progressivity metrics, and strategic interactions in conflict scenarios. His work often employs theoretical modeling to analyze economic behavior in complex systems.

The trends in his publications highlight a consistent focus on market mechanisms (auctions, tournaments) and conflict modeling (terrorism, proxy wars, homeland security). His earlier work includes foundational studies on risk aversion in auctions and tax policy analysis, while recent articles address modern challenges like multi-tournament environments and cooperation during natural disasters.

Scientific Awards:

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Teaching and Advising: He teaches ECON 1000: Contemporary Economic Issues in Fall 2025 and maintains regular office hours. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative research with colleagues like James Boudreau and Aniruddha Bagchi indicates mentorship roles.

Labs/Teams: He leads the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity, which focuses on economic policy research and market structure analysis.