In Memoriam: Robert B. Ekelund Jr.

The article memorializes economist Robert B. Ekelund Jr., highlighting his extensive academic career and contributions to economics, particularly in Public Choice theory, the economics of religion, and the history of economic thought. Ekelund published over thirty books and two hundred articles, often collaborating with coauthors to explore diverse topics such as regulatory economics, medieval institutions, and microeconomic theory. Notably, he advanced the study of Jules Dupuit's pioneering work in microeconomics and coauthored influential texts on the medieval church as an economic organization. Ekelund's legacy includes mentoring numerous students and shaping multiple fields through his polymathic approach until his death in 2023.