Economics of Casino Gambling

Bio

I am a professor in the Department of Economics at the College of Charleston, where I've taught since 2007. My research examines the economic and social impacts of gambling, with a focus on U.S. casino gambling. I am one of the top experts in the world on this issue, which I've been studying since 1995. I have published two books and more than 50 articles and book chapters on the socioeconomic effects of gambling.
I've had occasional appointments outside the College of Charleston. During my sabbatical in 2014, I was a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, and the Cambridge Health Alliance's, Division on Addiction, where I began studying "responsible gambling." During the 2021-22 academic year, I was Visiting Distinguished Research Fellow in Gambling Economics at UNLV's International Gaming Institute.
Outside of academics I have served as an advisor or consultant for a variety of firms, industry groups, state governments, and consulting firms, on issues related to legalized gambling.

Curriculum Vitae -- This document provides a listing of academic journal publications, research presentations, academic and other professional appointments, and other information about my career. You can also find a concise listing of my publications on my Google Scholar profile.

Teaching

Most of my classes are in microeconomics. I also teach a special-topics course on the economics of gambling. In the past, I have taught intermediate macroeconomics, international trade theory, senior research seminar, and public finance. Links to my current classes are listed below.

Spring 2026 ECON 200, Principles of Microeconomics [Tu/Th 8:00-9:15]
ECON 317, Microeconomic Analysis [Tu/Th 9:25-10:40]

May 2026 ECON 360, The Economics of Gambling [May 11-27, M-F, 8:30-noon]
optional gambling conference for Final Exam

Consulting

Since 2013, I have operated a small consulting firm focused on the socioeconomic impacts of legalized gambling. For more information, visit Casinonomics Consulting.


Doug Walker Professor of Economics College of Charleston Charleston, SC, USA Office: 427 Beatty, 5 Liberty St. Phone\|Text: (307) 418-7650 Email: dougwalker2@gmail.com	Bio I am a professor in the Department of Economics at the College of Charleston, where I've taught since 2007. My research examines the economic and social impacts of gambling, with a focus on U.S. casino gambling. I am one of the top experts in the world on this issue, which I've been studying since 1995. I have published two books and more than 50 articles and book chapters on the socioeconomic effects of gambling. I've had occasional appointments outside the College of Charleston. During my sabbatical in 2014, I was a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, and the Cambridge Health Alliance's, Division on Addiction, where I began studying "responsible gambling." During the 2021-22 academic year, I was Visiting Distinguished Research Fellow in Gambling Economics at UNLV's International Gaming Institute. Outside of academics I have served as an advisor or consultant for a variety of firms, industry groups, state governments, and consulting firms, on issues related to legalized gambling. Curriculum Vitae -- This document provides a listing of academic journal publications, research presentations, academic and other professional appointments, and other information about my career. You can also find a concise listing of my publications on my Google Scholar profile. Teaching Most of my classes are in microeconomics. I also teach a special-topics course on the economics of gambling. In the past, I have taught intermediate macroeconomics, international trade theory, senior research seminar, and public finance. Links to my current classes are listed below. Spring 2026 ECON 200, Principles of Microeconomics [Tu/Th 8:00-9:15] ECON 317, Microeconomic Analysis [Tu/Th 9:25-10:40] May 2026 ECON 360, The Economics of Gambling [May 11-27, M-F, 8:30-noon] optional gambling conference for Final Exam Consulting Since 2013, I have operated a small consulting firm focused on the socioeconomic impacts of legalized gambling. For more information, visit Casinonomics Consulting.