Dr. Tyler Skinner

Dr. Tyler Lynn Skinner joined Georgia State University as an assistant professor in 2026. Skinner received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, his M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.A. from Wake Forest University, and his B.A. from the University of Alabama. Skinner’s research in sports economics focuses on the impact of management on firm performance, executive compensation, and other labor issues in sports. Skinner’s research has been published in academic journals such as Sport Management Review, Journal of Sport Management, American Behavioral Scientist, Applied Economics Letters, and Managerial Finance. His research has also been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post. Prior to his arrival at Georgia State, Skinner served as an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina.

If you recall, what influenced your decision to become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society?

The Atlantic Economic Journal has historically been one of the few economics journals open to publishing research using sports data. Since the bulk of my work utilizes this context, it felt natural to become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society.

What types of projects/research are you currently working on and what inspired/motivated you to pursue these interests?

I am currently involved in empirical projects examining sports labor markets, strategic leadership, and executive compensation. My research also investigates inequity issues in sports. Sports provides rich data that are not always available to researchers in other contexts. This allows me to examine research questions that might not be feasible to study using more traditionally explored areas.

What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering your line of work/field of study?

Working on research questions and with data that you are passionate about makes the entire publishing process much more tenable. If you find that a topic piques your interest, then odds are someone else will find value in it. 

Going forward, what other projects/research are you planning or hoping to pursue?

Many of my works in progress are incorporating data from understudied contexts, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities athletics, as well as women’s sports. Such contexts are important in my pursuit to investigate inequities in sports, which I believe will be largely generalizable to other labor markets. 

What’s your favorite hobby?

I enjoy attending sporting events (especially college basketball), spending time with friends and family, and reading.