Dr. Matthew Brown is an associate professor in the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance at the University of Illinois Springfield. He has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Florida State University; an M.A. in Economics from American University; and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He previously taught economics at Montana State University, Santa Clara University, and Florida State University.

Professor Brown¿s scholarship focuses on two broad primary relationships; first, on the relationship between institutions and other power structures and the realization of personal outcomes and social progress. And the second, a focus on the inseparable and important over-arching connection between businesses and society. His goal is to use the economic way of thinking and other business disciplines to create an interdisciplinary discourse that informs these questions. His research perspective is also deeply informed by his understanding of the importance of economic growth and success to help foster and create an environment for social progress, individual opportunity, and fairness.  

Professor Brown is an avid consumer of, and student of American popular culture and has written on Broadway, literature, and movies. He is an active promoter and philanthropic supporter of Drum Corps International, and music education generally, and is a travel enthusiast having visited all 7 continents, over 80 countries, and 49 states (and is always looking for an excuse to finally visit Vermont).