Faculty members in the Department of Economics are some of the very best the university has to offer. Their diverse areas of expertise allow students to study a wide array of subjects, and their congeniality, dedication to teaching, and concern for students are the primary reasons why economics is one of the most sought-after degrees at Furman.

Our Faculty

Nathan Cook

Nathan Cook

Frederick W. Symmes Professor of Economics
Jessica Hennessey

Jessica Hennessey

John D. Hollingsworth Professor of Economics; Department Chair
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Jason Jones

Associate Academic Dean; Professor of Economics
Kailash Khandke

Kailash Khandke

Herring Professor of Asian Studies and Economics
Kenneth D. Peterson

Kenneth D. Peterson

Professor of Economics
Jessica Sauve-Syed

Jessica Sauve-Syed

Robert E. Hughes Assistant Professor of Economics
Jeffrey Yankow

Jeffrey Yankow

David C. Garrett, Jr. Professor of Economics
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Kelsey Hample

Chair of Poverty Studies; Associate Professor of Economics
Taha Kasim

M. Taha Kasim

Associate Professor of Economics