Bob Murphy (economist)

Bob Murphy
Murphy at the 2017 Mises Circle
Born (1976-05-23) May 23, 1976
Academic background
EducationHillsdale College (BA)
New York University (PhD)
Doctoral advisorMario J. Rizzo
InfluencesMurray Rothbard, Ludwig von Mises, Eugen Böhm von Bawerk, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, Joseph Salerno, Israel Kirzner, Richard Ebeling
Academic work
DisciplineFinancial Economics, Trade
School or traditionAustrian School
InstitutionsFree Market Institute of Texas Tech University
(2014–present)
Fraser Institute
(2013–present)
Pacific Research Institute
(2007–present)
Hillsdale College
(2003–2006)
Ludwig Von Mises Institute
(2003–present)
Website

Robert Patrick Murphy (born May 23, 1976) is an American economist. Murphy is research assistant professor with the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. He has been affiliated with Laffer Associates, the Pacific Research Institute, the Institute for Energy Research (IER), the Independent Institute, the Ludwig von Mises Institute, and the Fraser Institute.