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Roy J. Gardner (May 21, 1947 – January 10, 2011) was an American economist. He was Chancellor's Professor of Economics at Indiana University and Remak Professor of West European Studies at Indiana University. His research focuses on game theory and economic behaviour.

Early life and education
Gardner was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Harold and Ann Gardner. Graduating in 1965 as valedictorian of Limestone High School and state Latin champion,(obit) he attended Bradley University, graduating summa cum laude in 1968.(CV) He attended Cornell University for his Ph.D., which he received in 1975. His thesis was on "Studies in the Theory of Social Institutions" and the committee was chaired by Henry Wan.(C)(language bad)

Career
Gardner was appointed assistant professor of economics at Iowa State University upon graduation. He was promoted to associate professor in 1979 and left for a full professorship at Indiana University in 1983. He was made Chancellor's Professor of Economics in 1996 and Henry H. H. Remak Professor of West European Studies in 2005.(CV)