Tyson Thomas

Tyson Thomas, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at McKendree University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University (2015), an M.S. in Economics & Finance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2009), and a B.S. in Economics from the same institution (2007). His research focuses on market behavior, antitrust policy, and international trade dynamics, with notable contributions to carve-out market regulations and airline industry alliances.

Education:

• Ph.D., Economics, Kansas State University (2015)
• M.S., Economics & Finance, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2009)
• B.S., Economics, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2007)

Research Interests: Dr. Thomas’s work examines how policy interventions and market structures influence firm behavior. His studies on carve-out markets and airline alliances highlight the interplay between regulatory frameworks and economic outcomes, particularly in competitive environments. His research bridges theoretical economic models with empirical analyses of real-world market dynamics.

Publications Trends: His two major publications (2015–2016) emphasize policy impact assessments and industry-specific market behaviors. The first explores carve-out markets’ regulatory effects, while the second analyzes how international airline alliances and domestic mergers affect product quality under antitrust immunity.

Awards:

• Graduate Student Teaching Award (Kansas State University, 2013)

Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Economic Association and North American Association of Sports Economics. No grants or lab affiliations explicitly mentioned in the text.