Associate Professor of Economics and Chair, Division of Social Sciences
Office:Kearney 309B
Phone:(585) 385-7253
Clair Smith
Education:

Ph.D., Economics, George Mason University
J.D., George Mason University
M.A., Economics, George Mason University
B.A., Economics, Grove City College

Clair Smith is a rational, utility-maximizing agent who finds the marginal benefit of teaching economics to greatly exceed the marginal cost.  He has previously dabbled in lifeguarding, lawn maintenance, and lawyering, but now hangs his hat in the Economics Department at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Having discovered it is fun to tell people what to do, he also serves as chair of the Social Sciences Division. He teaches Micro Principles and History of Economic Thought. He earned a B.A. in economics from Grove City College and an M.A., J.D., and Ph.D. from George Mason University. Dr. Smith has worked previously at Jones Day, Bowling Green State University, and Penn State. While at work he reports to the dean, at home he is supervised by his beautiful wife and two children. His areas of interest include economic education, law and economics, and public choice.

Curriculum Vitae [pdf]