Dr. Mathews is the Director of the Reg Murphy Center for Economics and Policy Studies, and a professor of Economics. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University, his Masters in Economics from DePaul University, and his BA in Economics from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He has been with the College since 1993. Dr. Mathews has authored more than 30 published articles and essays. His work has appeared in both professional economics journals and general audience venues. He has also recently written four reports on the economy of the South Georgia Coast for the Reg Murphy Center. His current academic research is in the history of economic ideas. Dr. Mathews’ first love is teaching. He regularly teaches International Economics, Macroeconomics, and the Economics of Work and Pay. In 1997, he was chosen Professor of the Year at the College of Coastal Georgia.