John Crooker

John Crooker is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and serves as the Vice Provost of Decision Support. His academic and administrative roles focus on economic analysis, particularly in sports, environmental valuation, and non-market resource economics.

Crooker’s research spans sports economics, contingent valuation, and statistical learning methods. He has investigated topics such as NFL relocation threats, NASCAR incentive structures, and environmental remediation strategies, often employing contingent valuation and econometric modeling.

His recent work (2024–2007) emphasizes sports economics, environmental valuation, and statistical learning. Key themes include analyzing fan behavior in professional sports, quantifying welfare from non-market resources, and improving educational outcomes through data-driven approaches.

John Crooker’s publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of economics to real-world problems, with a focus on policy implications and methodological rigor. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical assessments of sports, environmental, and educational systems.