Patrick Van Horn

Patrick Van Horn is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at Scripps College, a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. He has previously taught at the University of Michigan, the New College of Florida, Southwestern University, and the University of Texas, demonstrating a strong commitment to undergraduate education in economics.

• PhD in Economics, University of California – Irvine, 2007
• MA in Mathematical and Behavioral Sciences, University of California – Irvine, 2004
• BS in Economics, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2001

His research and teaching focus on monetary economics, macroeconomics, financial history, and economic history. His scholarly work investigates the corporate governance of financial institutions and the role of market discipline in shaping leverage, risk, and liquidity decisions, particularly during historical financial crises. He integrates historical data with economic theory to analyze regulatory impacts and systemic vulnerabilities in banking systems.

His recent publications explore pivotal episodes such as the 1931 international financial crisis, the Great Depression, and the Great Recession, with articles appearing in leading journals like the American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, and Explorations in Economic History. His research frequently involves natural experiments and comparative analysis across regulatory regimes, emphasizing the importance of institutional design in financial stability.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Silver Spurs Centennial Teaching Fellowship, University of Texas – Austin, 2018
• Sam Taylor Fellowship, 2017 and 2015
• Southwestern University Faculty-Student Research Grant, 2014, 2016
• Arthur Cole Grant in Aid, Economic History Association, 2008
• Multiple research grants from University of Michigan at Dearborn and UC Irvine
• Stephen F. Austin State University, Economics Student of the Year, 2001

Dr. Van Horn has been actively involved in mentoring students through research collaborations, as evidenced by his receipt of faculty-student research grants. His work has been supported by competitive internal and external funding, reflecting both scholarly rigor and institutional recognition. He has presented his research at the NBER Summer Institutes and at multiple Federal Reserve Banks (Chicago, Dallas, Richmond, San Francisco, St. Louis), contributing to policy-relevant academic discourse. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his collaborative projects (e.g., with Gary Richardson) suggest an engaged research network.