Michael Gove

Dr. Michael Gove is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia. He serves as Director of the Center for Economic Education and teaches Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Labor Economics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Florida International University (2014)
• M.A. in Economics, Florida International University (2010)
• B.A. in Spanish/Applied Music with Economics Minor, Manchester College (2004)

His research focuses on labor economics, with specific emphasis on the economics of immigration and sports economics. Recent publications analyze wage dispersion in professional sports, migration impacts on trade and FDI, and pedagogical challenges in larger economics classes.

His 2024 article in American Behavioral Scientist synthesizes 25 years of sports economics research, while 2018-2022 works explore migration-driven economic development and trade dynamics. He also investigates educational gaps between business curricula and employer needs.