Victor Matheson

Victor Matheson serves as Professor in the Department of Economics & Accounting at the College of the Holy Cross, with additional affiliation in Environmental Studies. His research spans applied microeconomics with significant policy implications, contactable via vmatheso@holycross.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D. from University of Minnesota

Professor Matheson's expertise centers on Sports Economics, Lotteries and Gambling, Forensic Economics, and Environmental and Energy Economics. His work critically examines economic impacts of mega-sporting events, gambling policies, natural disasters, and healthcare legislation through rigorous empirical analysis. This research bridges academic theory with real-world applications in public policy and forensic contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on event-driven economic analysis, particularly Olympic Games impacts and disaster-related housing markets, while maintaining strong methodological rigor in applied econometrics. The work shows evolving emphasis from sports economics toward broader environmental and policy applications.

Scientific Awards:

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Professional engagement includes editorial leadership as Editor of the Journal of Sports Economics and Presidency of the North American Association of Sports Economists, with service on editorial boards for the International Journal of Sport Finance and Eastern Economic Journal. Media recognition spans elite outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and National Public Radio.