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Erik Markin is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Department of Management & Information Systems, College of Business, Mississippi State University. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of Mississippi (2019), an MS in Economics/Finance from Murray State University (2011), and a BS in Finance/Economics from the University of Tennessee at Martin (2001). His research focuses on entrepreneurship, franchising, family business dynamics, and organizational structure.
Markin’s research explores non-financial constructs in family firms, franchising performance, post-COVID venture creation, and the legitimacy of family business research. His work integrates frameworks like socioemotional wealth (SEW) and entrepreneurial orientation to analyze firm performance and strategic behavior. Notable studies include examining health code compliance in family-operated franchises and the impact of U.S. governor policies on post-pandemic entrepreneurship.
- Education:
- PhD, Management, University of Mississippi, 2019
- MS, Economics/Finance, Murray State University, 2011
- BS, Finance/Economics, University of Tennessee at Martin, 2001
His publications span journals like Small Business Economics Journal, Journal of Family Business Strategy, and Family Business Review. While no specific grants or academic awards are listed, his work contributes to understanding organizational behavior and strategic innovation in entrepreneurial contexts.
