Van Kolpin

Van Kolpin is a Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Economics at the University of Oregon, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been with the university since 1986, maintaining a distinguished career in economic theory with a focus on game theory and microeconomic applications.

Dr. Kolpin received his educational foundation through a series of advanced degrees from the University of Iowa: a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematical Science (1986), an M.A. in Economics (1984), and an M.S. in Mathematics (1983). His undergraduate work was completed at Coe College in 1982 with a B.A. in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Professor Kolpin's research spans both cooperative and noncooperative game theory contexts. His work on cooperative theory investigates stability of solutions and characterizations of coalitional power in static and dynamic settings, with implications for economic/political modeling and social choice implementation. His noncooperative research analyzes equilibrium behavior across diverse environments including psychological games, discriminatory behavior, asymmetric information, and higher education markets. He has made significant contributions to understanding equity in resource allocation in both centralized and decentralized social choice contexts.

His extensive publication record shows consistent scholarly output over three decades, with recent work focusing on higher education economics, environmental economics, and tax policy. The trajectory of his research demonstrates an evolution from foundational game theory work to increasingly applied contexts while maintaining theoretical rigor.

• Member of editorial board of Game Theory journal
• Member of editorial board of Modern Economics: Problems, Trends, Prospects journal

As Associate Head of the Economics Department, Professor Kolpin plays a significant administrative role while maintaining active research and teaching responsibilities. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in game theory, microeconomic theory, and industrial organization, reflecting his research expertise. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his sustained research output suggests successful funding history. Professor Kolpin maintains an active presence in the academic community through his editorial work and ongoing scholarly contributions across multiple economic subfields.