George Chikhladze

George Chikhladze is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri (Columbia). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2009) and advanced degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the same institution. His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Regulation, and Microeconomic Theory, with notable work on vertical integration, sabotage, and regulatory policy.

• Education: Ph.D. Economics (2009), M.A. Economics (2003), M.S. Mathematics (2003), B.A. Economics (2000) – all from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
• Professional Experience: Over 13 years of teaching at MU, including roles as Assistant Teaching Professor, Instructor, and Teaching Assistant. Previously worked at the Missouri Public Service Commission (2004–2005) analyzing utility rates and cost data.

His research explores regulatory challenges in network industries and vertical market structures. Key contributions include analyzing sabotage in monopolistic contexts and designing optimal regulatory policies. His work has been submitted to prestigious journals like the RAND Journal of Economics and Journal of Regulatory Economics.

• Awards: Walter L. Johnson Fellow (2014–2015), Harry Gunnison Brown Teaching Award (2007).
• Teaching: Specializes in Principles of Economics, Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, and Money and Banking.