John Andrew Robinson
Associate Professor of Intelligence Analysis, James Madison University
Economist, professor, and advisor. My work explores the moral and epistemic foundations of markets, intelligence analysis, and the institutions that shape our common life.
I am an Associate Professor in the School of Integrated Sciences at James Madison University, where I teach in the Intelligence Analysis Program. My research spans ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of science, with a particular focus on how these areas intersect with economics and intelligence analysis.
Before returning to JMU, I served as an Economic Analyst and later Data Scientist at the Central Intelligence Agency. I hold a B.S. in Economics from JMU (2009) and a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University (2016), where my dissertation examined Adam Smith's theory of property.
My scholarship has appeared in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Journal of Private Enterprise, Journal of Scottish Philosophy, Econ Journal Watch, and The Independent Review. Alongside my academic work, I advise organizations on economics curriculum and the history of economic thought through J Robinson Consulting, LLC.
Research
From Adam Smith and the Scottish Enlightenment to tacit knowledge in intelligence analysis.
Teaching
Courses in ethics, strategic assessment, and research methods at JMU.
Consulting
Advising on economics curriculum and helping clients with complex strategic analysis.