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Robert Gmeiner

Professor with Ph.D. in economics with expertise in time series statistics

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States of America

Research Expertise

Economics
Statistics
Time series statistics
Time Series
Macroeconomics
Financial Economics
Inflation
Development
History
Econometrics
Policy
Policy Analysis
Education
Intellectual property rights
Data Analysis
Quantitative Modeling
Public Speaking
Trade Policy
International Trade
Tax
Tariffs
U.S.-China Relations
Finance
Regulation

About

Robert Gmeiner is an accomplished economist with a strong background in both academic research and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from Florida State University and a B.A. in Economics and Russian, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wake Forest University. Currently, Dr. Gmeiner is on the faculty at Methodist University, where he teaches courses in economics and statistics. His areas of expertise include time series statistics, econometrics, macroeconomic policy, inflation, economic policy (fiscal and monetary), international trade, antitrust/competition, and economic forecasting. He has published several articles in top academic journals and has presented his research at numerous conferences and workshops. Prior to working at Methodist University, he worked for the Sunwater Institute, where he researched the economics of intellectual property rights. Gmeiner is known for his dedication to his students, rigorous and timely work, always meeting deadlines. He takes pride in distilling top-level research into actionable insights, easily understood by a non-technical audience, and his ability to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging. Outside of his work in economics, Gmeiner enjoys gardening, long-distance running, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Philadelphia Society.

Publications

Encouraging domestic innovation by protecting foreign intellectual property

International Review of Law and Economics / Sep 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R., & Gmeiner, M. (2021). Encouraging domestic innovation by protecting foreign intellectual property. International Review of Law and Economics, 67, 106000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irle.2021.106000

Artificial intelligence and economic planning

AI & SOCIETY / Jul 06, 2022

Gmeiner, R., & Harper, M. (2022). Artificial intelligence and economic planning. AI & SOCIETY, 39(3), 985–1007. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-022-01523-x

Income Tax Evasion Prior to Withholding

Studies in Public Choice / Dec 23, 2020

Holcombe, R. G., & Gmeiner, R. J. (2020). Income Tax Evasion Prior to Withholding. In Essays on Government Growth (pp. 75–95). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55081-3_5

Innovation, Theft, and Market Structure

Atlantic Economic Journal / Sep 01, 2019

Gmeiner, R. (2019). Innovation, Theft, and Market Structure. Atlantic Economic Journal, 47(3), 243–260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11293-019-09636-3

Interest group support for non-group issues

Constitutional Political Economy / Jul 13, 2017

Holcombe, R. G., & Gmeiner, R. J. (2017). Interest group support for non-group issues. Constitutional Political Economy, 29(3), 303–316. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10602-017-9244-z

International free riding on institutions

Economic Affairs / Feb 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). International free riding on institutions. Economic Affairs, 41(1), 123–140. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecaf.12452

Estimating the employment effect of the minimum wage through variation in compliance: Evidence from five US states

Journal of Government and Economics / Jan 01, 2023

Gmeiner, M., & Gmeiner, R. (2023). Estimating the employment effect of the minimum wage through variation in compliance: Evidence from five US states. Journal of Government and Economics, 12, 100096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jge.2023.100096

Amimetic assets and persistent profits under competition

The Review of Austrian Economics / Jul 31, 2019

Gmeiner, R. (2019). Amimetic assets and persistent profits under competition. The Review of Austrian Economics, 34(2), 253–277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11138-019-00470-z

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions

Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions: The Economic Roots of a Political Crisis. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1

Regulatory capture in the US petroleum refining industry

Journal of Industrial and Business Economics / Aug 31, 2019

Gmeiner, R. (2019). Regulatory capture in the US petroleum refining industry. Journal of Industrial and Business Economics, 46(4), 459–498. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40812-019-00134-w

The dynamics of dominance and compromise

DECISION / Mar 01, 2024

Gmeiner, R. (2024). The dynamics of dominance and compromise. DECISION, 51(1), 69–84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40622-024-00381-4

The Distributional Effects of Expansionary Monetary Policy

Kyklos / Jan 03, 2025

Gmeiner, R. (2025). The Distributional Effects of Expansionary Monetary Policy. Kyklos. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/kykl.12438

The Fiscal Transmission Mechanism of Inflation

American Business Review / Jan 01, 2023

Gmeiner, R., & Larson, S. (2023). The Fiscal Transmission Mechanism of Inflation. American Business Review, 26(1), 180–202. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.37625/abr.26.1.180-202

The Chemistry of the Macroeconomy

Journal of Business Cycle Research / Sep 01, 2022

Gmeiner, R. (2022). The Chemistry of the Macroeconomy. Journal of Business Cycle Research, 18(3), 289–313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41549-022-00076-8

Regulation Enforcement

Journal of Labor Research / Apr 13, 2022

Gmeiner, M., & Gmeiner, R. (2022). Regulation Enforcement. Journal of Labor Research, 43(2), 163–202. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12122-022-09332-3

Central place theory and tax revenue from tourism

Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice / Apr 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. J. (2021). Central place theory and tax revenue from tourism. Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice, 36(1), 87–111. https://doi.org/10.1332/251569120x15803491809957

Confronting the Threat

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). Confronting the Threat. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 231–276). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_7

China’s Economy and Success Without Freedom

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). China’s Economy and Success Without Freedom. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 7–53). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_2

Institutional Free Riding

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). Institutional Free Riding. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 141–180). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_5

Institutional Change in the West

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). Institutional Change in the West. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 181–229). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_6

The American Economy and Institutions with Sino-US Trade

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). The American Economy and Institutions with Sino-US Trade. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 55–98). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_3

Specific Problems in the US-China Trade Relationship

How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions / Jan 01, 2021

Gmeiner, R. (2021). Specific Problems in the US-China Trade Relationship. In How Trade with China Threatens Western Institutions (pp. 99–139). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74709-1_4

Term limits and state budgets

Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice / Apr 01, 2019

Holcombe, R. G., & Gmeiner, R. J. (2019). Term limits and state budgets. Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice, 34(1), 21–36. https://doi.org/10.1332/251569119x15526464720315

Tyranny by Collusive Minorities

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2018

Gmeiner, R. (2018). Tyranny by Collusive Minorities. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3304198

Free riding on the surplus of trade

The Future of Multilateralism and Globalization in the Age of the U.S.–China Rivalry / Sep 05, 2023

Gmeiner, R. (2023). Free riding on the surplus of trade. In The Future of Multilateralism and Globalization in the Age of the U.S.–China Rivalry (pp. 69–88). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003340430-6

Education

Florida State University

Ph.D., Economics / May, 2018

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida State University

M.S., Economics / May, 2016

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Wake Forest University

B.A., Economics and Russian / December, 2012

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

Experience

Methodist University

Assistant Professor of Financial Economics / August, 2021 — Present

The Sunwater Institute

Scholar / June, 2018 — August, 2019

Extensive research on economics of intellectual property rights.

Kennesaw State University

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Economics / August, 2019 — August, 2021

Links & Social Media

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