James M. Walker

James M. Walker serves as Professor in the Department of Economics at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences, with office location in Wylie Hall 240 and contact email walkerj@iu.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A & M University (1978)

Professor Walker specializes in experimental methodologies examining individual and group dynamics in public goods provision and common-pool resource systems. His research bridges experimental economics, environmental resource management, and behavioral game theory, with particular focus on social dilemmas and institutional design for sustainable resource governance. His work demonstrates how controlled laboratory experiments reveal fundamental patterns in human cooperation and strategic decision-making under scarcity.

Analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on experimental validation of theoretical models in resource economics, particularly examining how probabilistic risks affect appropriation behavior and how repetition influences cooperation in public goods contexts. These studies contribute to designing more effective resource management institutions through empirical evidence.

Awards and Honors:

• Indiana University Student Choice Award for teaching excellence
• Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) selection
• James P. Holland teaching award from College of Arts and Sciences

Professor Walker maintains active research in experimental economics methodology with significant contributions to understanding collective action problems, though no current grant funding or student advising details were specified in source materials. His work continues to influence both theoretical frameworks and practical policy applications in resource economics.