Chris Shannon

Research Bio

Chris Shannon is the Richard and Lisa Steiny Chair in Economics and a professor of Economics and Mathematics.  Her research focuses on mathematical economics and economic theory. She received both a B.S. in Economics and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Kansas and both M.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University.

 

Research Expertise and Interest

mathematics, applied mathematics, economics, mathematical economics, economic theory

Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Field Study  [MATH 197]  

  • Individual Research  [MATH 295]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MATH 602]  

2025 Fall
  • Economic Theory  [ECON 201A]  

  • Microeconomic Theory Seminar  [ECON 208]  

  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Individual Research  [MATH 295]  

  • Reading Course for Graduate Students  [MATH 299]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MATH 602]  

2025 Summer
  • Field Study  [MATH 197]  

  • Field Study  [MATH 197]  

  • Field Study  [MATH 197]  

2025 Spring
  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [ECON 299]  

  • Field Study  [MATH 197]  

  • Individual Research  [MATH 295]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MATH 602]