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Gary Hoover is the Executive Director of The Murphy Institute and Professor of Economics at Tulane University. He previously served as Department Chair of Economics at the University of Oklahoma (2015–2020) and held roles at the University of Alabama, including Assistant Dean for Faculty and Graduate Student Development (2005–2014). His research focuses on economic policy, wealth/income inequality, race, and public policy. He co-chairs the American Economic Association’s Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in Economics and founded the Journal of Economics, Race and Policy. Notable roles include Vice President (2018–2020) and President (2022–2023) of the Southern Economic Association.
- Education: B.A. Economics (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1993); M.A. and Ph.D. Economics (Washington University in St. Louis, 1995/1998)
- Affiliations: CESifo Group Munich Fellow, NSF Alan T. Waterman Award Committee, Minneapolis Fed’s Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute Advisory Board
Research emphasizes racial disparities, economic ethics, and policy impacts. Recent work addresses corruption’s racial dimensions, electoral fraud, and diversity in economics. Hoover has authored over 50 publications, often analyzing inequality, public finance, and misconduct in academia. His awards include the prestigious Presidential Professorship at OU and recognition for mentorship through the McNair Scholars Program.
He advocates for inclusive economics, co-authoring guides to improve representation of underrepresented groups. Hoover’s work spans global topics, including Chinese religious identification and Bolivian electoral integrity. He teaches at Tulane and holds visiting roles in Germany, Austria, and China.
