Topher McDougal is an author with a passion for futurism, thinking differently, and finding patterns across different domains and scales. Topher’s research focuses on human-environment interaction, illicit trades (especially in small arms), and the economics of humanitarianism and peace. He is Professor of Economic Development & Peacebuilding at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies, where he directs the graduate programs in Peace & Justice and Humanitarian Action. He teaches on economic development, environmental peace and justice, humanitarianism, black markets, research methodology and evaluation. His commentaries have also appeared in mainstream media outlets, with published articles in New York Times, The Conversation, The National Interest, LSE Blogs, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Washingtonian, Fortune, New Humanitarian, and Americas Quarterly. Additionally, he has been interviewed on NPR’s Marketplaceand WNHN’s Attitude with Arnie Arnesen.
