William Dougan

William Dougan is the Alumni Distinguished Professor at the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University. His academic focus lies in economics, particularly taxation, price theory, and government regulation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1981), an M.A. from the same university (1976), and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia (1971).

His research explores foundational topics in economic policy, including the efficiency of public goods provision, tax systems, and regulatory frameworks. Notable works include analyses of Coasean and Hayekian approaches to environmental policy and contributions to debates on optimal taxation strategies. He has collaborated on studies such as Efficiency in the Provision of Pure Public Goods (2013) and Coase, Hayek, Pigou and Walras (2014).

Professor Dougan teaches courses in microeconomics, public finance, and public sector economics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His publications span over four decades, reflecting sustained engagement with core questions in public choice theory and applied economic policy.

While no scientific awards are listed, his distinguished professor title underscores his scholarly impact. His work frequently intersects with real-world policy challenges, such as early-childhood education effectiveness (2022–2023) and the design of environmental tax mechanisms.