Stephenson Institute For Classical Liberalism - Faculty & Staff

Dr. Joshua D. Ammons is a Post-doctoral Scholar-in-Residence at the Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism at Wabash College. His research focuses on the intersection of economics, political institutions, and social movements, with a particular emphasis on nonviolent action and revolutionary change. Dr. Ammons earned his Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University in 2024, where he also served as a Graduate Lecturer.

His work has been published in journals such as World Development Perspectives, Public Choice, and the Journal of Markets and Morality. Dr. Ammons is passionate about exploring how economic principles can shed light on social and political phenomena, including the institutional effects of revolutions, the relationship between nonviolent action and market processes, and the role of constitutional entrepreneurship in shaping societies. Outside of his academic pursuits, Dr. Ammons resides in Ladoga, Indiana with his wife and two children.