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Henry Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Economics at The University of Mississippi, located in Oxford, Mississippi. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University (2022). His primary research focuses on the political economy of institutions, particularly exploring alternative governance mechanisms in environments where formal legal systems are absent or ineffective. Key areas of study include organized crime structures, public choice theory, and the intersection of law and economics.
Thompson's research interests emphasize understanding how communities develop non-state institutions like customary norms, contractual agreements, and organizational frameworks to protect property rights and resolve disputes in the absence of governmental institutions. His work bridges theoretical political economy with empirical analysis of real-world governance systems, including criminal organizations and informal economic networks.
His recent publications (2019–2025) reveal a focus on criminal governance structures, AI's impact on legal systems, and pandemic-era policy responses. Notable works include analyses of mafia industrial organization and the destabilizing effects of permanent political coalitions on democratic systems. Thompson's research often intersects with public health policy, criminology, and institutional economics.
Thompson currently holds an office in 207 Odom Hall and maintains a personal academic website. He teaches economics courses and serves on the faculty of the Department of Economics at The University of Mississippi. His work has been published in venues like Public Choice and Public Health-focused journals, though no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.
