Peter Phillips

Associate Professor Peter Phillips is a faculty member in the School of Business at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), specializing in Finance and Banking. He holds a BBus(Hons) and PhD from USQ. His research focuses on behavioral economics, cryptocurrency analysis, terrorism economics, and decision theory. With over 115,323 views of his outputs and 25,185 downloads, his work addresses complex intersections of finance, security, and technology.

Key research themes include the economic analysis of terrorism, cryptocurrency market dynamics, and behavioral finance. Recent publications explore Bitcoin's role in portfolios, Elon Musk's strategic decisions, and the interplay of information warfare and espionage. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like prospect theory with real-world applications in cybersecurity, corporate finance, and national security.

Articles frequently analyze risk perception, market volatility, and decision-making under uncertainty, often linking terrorism economics with financial markets. Peter has contributed to debates on cryptocurrency regulation, corporate Bitcoin adoption, and the psychological dimensions of market behavior. His interdisciplinary approach spans economics, security studies, and technology.