Robert joined the MSU Agricultural Economics faculty as an Assistant Professor in January 2007. His primary teaching and research interests are in the area of experimental economics with a focus on application to topics in agricultural economics. Prior to joining MSU He was a faculty member at Ball State University.

Professional Interests

• Contest theory with an emphasis on probabilistic contests
• Trust and related issues in social dilemmas
• Behavioral economics and personality
• Voluntary contribution mechanisms and common pool resources
• Risk attitudes in experiments

Selected Publications

Robison, Lindon J., Shupp, Robert S., Myers, Robert J. 2010. Expected Utility Paradoxes. Journal of Socio-Economics 39 (2):187-193.

Tonsor, Glyndall T., Shupp, Robert S. 2009. Valuations of Sustainably Produced Labels on Beef, Tomato, and Apple Products. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 38 (3):371-383.

Cadigan, John, Schmitt, Pamela, Shupp, Robert S., Swope, Kurtis. 2009. An Experimental Study of the Holdout Problem in a Multilateral Bargaining Game. Southern Economic Journal 76 (2):444-457.

Swope, Kurtis, Cadigan, John, Schmitt, Pamela, Shupp, Robert S. 2008. Power, Entitlement, and Distributive Justice: Experimental Evidence. Southern Economic Journal 74 (3): 811-818.

Schmitt, Pamela, Shupp, Robert S., Swope, Kurtis, Mayer, Jason. 2008. Personality Preferences and Pre-commitment; Behavioral Explanations in Ultimatum Games. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization 66 (3-4): 597-605.

Ahn, T.K., E. Ostrom, D. Schmidt, R. Shupp and J. Walker (2001), “Cooperation in PD Games: Fear, Greed, and History of Play.” Public Choice, 106 (1/2): 137-155.

Ahn, T.K., E. Ostrom, D. Schmidt, R. Shupp and J. Walker (2001), “Dilemma Games: Game Parameters and Matching Protocols.” Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 46 (4): 357-377.

Ostrom, E., D. Schmidt, R. Shupp and J. Walker (2003), “Playing Safe in Coordination Games: The Role of Risk Dominance, Payoff Dominance, Social History, and Reputation.” Games and Economic Behavior, 42 (2): 281-299.

Cadigan J., P. Schmitt, R. Shupp and K. Swope (2004), “Rent-Seeking with Expenditure Carry–Over: Theoretical and Experimental Evidence.” Economics of Governance, 5 (3): 187-211.

Shupp R., P. Schmitt, and K. Swope (2006), "On the Role of the Hostage in Ultimatum Bargaining Games" Journal of Socio-Economics, 35 (3): 399-411.

Schmitt, P., R. Shupp, K. Swope and J. Mayer (forthcoming), “Personality Preferences and Pre-commitment; Behavioral Explanations in Ultimatum Games.” Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization.

Cadigan, J., P. Schmitt, R. Shupp and K. Swope (forthcoming), “Personality Preferences in Laboratory Economics Experiments.” Journal of Socio Economics.

Cadigan, J., P. Schmitt, R Shupp and K. Swope (forthcoming), “Power, Entitlement, and Distributive Justice: Experimental Evidence.” Southern Economic Journal.

Sefton, M., R. Shupp and J. Walker (forthcoming), “The Effect of Rewards and Sanctions in Provision of Public Goods.” Economic Inquiry.

Shupp, R. and A. Williams (forthcoming), “Risk Preference Differentials of Small Groups and Individuals.” Economic Journal.