Thomas K. Duncan

Thomas K. Duncan is Professor of Economics at Radford University’s Davis College of Business and Economics. He teaches Principles of Macroeconomics every semester and mentors numerous independent-study students, welcoming drop-in visitors at his office in KH 282.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics (institution not specified in text)

Research Focus

Professor Duncan’s scholarship centers on the interaction between institutional settings and economic outcomes. He investigates how entrepreneurial and innovative ideas emerge within specific institutional contexts, with particular attention to the modern military-industrial complex and national defense provision. His recent work also extends to applied empirical studies in tourism and sports economics, exemplified by his 2024 Importance-Performance Analysis of the Bike Virginia cycling event.

Across his publications, three thematic clusters are evident: (1) the political economy of war and defense spending, (2) institutional analysis of state surveillance and intervention, and (3) applied microeconomic studies evaluating recreational and tourism events.

Scientific Awards

No specific awards are listed in the provided materials.

Advising & Outreach

Professor Duncan actively supervises independent-study projects for economics majors and encourages informal mentorship. His open-door policy in KH 282 fosters continuous student engagement beyond scheduled courses.

Labs, Teams & Collaborations

While no formal lab is mentioned, he collaborates with co-authors such as Joshua Carroll on tourism-impact research, indicating active interdisciplinary partnerships within and beyond Radford University.