Paul W. Wilson

Paul W. Wilson is the J. Wilson Newman Professor of Economics at Clemson University, with dual appointments in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business (Department of Economics) and the School of Computing (Division of Computer Science). His research bridges econometrics, nonparametric efficiency analysis, and financial economics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Economics, Brown University (1986)
  • A.M., Economics, Brown University (1982)
  • B.A., Economics, Rice University (1980)

Research Interests: Dr. Wilson specializes in econometric methods for productivity and efficiency measurement, including data envelopment analysis (DEA) and free disposal hull (FDH) estimators. His work applies these techniques to banking, government, and healthcare sectors, focusing on nonparametric models, stochastic frontiers, and productivity growth trends.

Publications: His recent work includes methodological advancements in nonparametric benchmarking, statistical inference for dynamic production models, and applications to global banking and healthcare efficiency. Articles often feature collaborative work with Léopold Simar and explore topics like scale economies, allocative efficiency, and productivity indices.