Robert W. Dimand

Robert W. Dimand is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Brock University and is associated with the Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics. He has held the Brock Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence (2002-2005) and received awards for teaching excellence (2012) and graduate mentoring (2013).

• PhD in Economics (Yale, 1983)
• MPhil (Yale, 1980)
• MA (Yale, 1979)
• BA in Economics and History (McGill, 1978)

His research focuses on the development of macroeconomics, the history of game theory, the role of women in economic thought, and the origins of the efficient markets hypothesis. His articles often bridge historical economic analysis with contemporary theoretical implications, exploring foundational theories and their modern relevance.

He has edited key works such as The Elgar Companion to John Maynard Keynes and contributed to the Biographical Dictionary of Women Economists. His work frequently intersects with mathematical economics, particularly in analyzing game theory and decision-making frameworks.

• Brock Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence (2002-2005)
• Faculty of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012)
• Faculty of Graduate Studies Mentoring Award (2013)