The John E. Walker Department of Economics
Economics is a way of thinking about every aspect of human behavior, from the management of a business firm to the raising of children. At its core, the "economic approach" is the application of the basic principles of rational choice to business decisions, public policy issues, and everyday life. Economics majors become adept at thinking logically, which prepares them for success in the widest possible variety of occupations.
About John E. Walker
John E. Walker ’58 has been both an economics professor and a highly successful entrepreneur. Founder of Andesa TPA Inc., Dr. Walker is a pioneer of the information economy, whose business vision was a direct outgrowth of his economics training. Because of his belief in the fundamental importance of economics as a field of study and his dedication to Clemson, in October 2001, Dr. Walker announced his gift of nearly $7 million to fund the expansion of the department's faculty and the enhancement of its programs. Dr. Walker was also instrumental in developing the Walker Golf Course, named after his father, Colonel John E. Walker Sr. ’26.
Department of Economics Fall 2021 Seminar Series – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 2021 - Meghan Skira, University of Georgia
Friday, October 8, 2021 - Kasey Buckles, Notre Dame
Thursday, October 14, 2021 - Wojciech Kopczuk, Columbia University
Friday, October 22, 2021 - Howard Bodenhorn, Clemson University
Friday, November 5, 2021 - Peter Newberry, University of Georgia
Friday, November 12, 2021 - Veronika Penciakova, Atlanta Fed
Friday, November 19, 2021 - Rafael Dix-Carneiro, Duke University - via Zoom
Friday, December 3, 2021 - Klaus Desmet, SMU
Economics News
Department News & Events
Michael T. Maloney, emeritus professor of economics – July 27, 2021
Longtime Clemson University economics professor Michael T. Maloney, 71, of Clemson passed July 27, 2021. Maloney was a Professor of Economics at Clemson for 45 years. He retired in 2008 but returned to work temporarily until 2013. He was a member of the Emeritus College. Read Memorials.
William A Ward, Emeritus Professor of Economics – April 2, 2021
The John E. Walker Department of Economics mourns the passing of Bill Ward. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Clemson and was a member of the Department for 23 years. Bill has spent a significant part of his career at the World Bank in Washington DC. Whether he was at Clemson or at the World Bank, Bill was a friend of the Department and he looked to support the Department in any way possible. Read More.
