2016-2017 University Catalog archived
Economics (ECON)
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Knowledge of mathematics is vital for students planning to pursue graduate study in economics. Students headed for graduate school are urged to seek the advice of members of the economics faculty in shaping their courses of study. Majors in economics who intend to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree or seek employment in the financial sector are advised to take courses in accounting. Economics majors interested in the consulting field should acquire strong computer skills and excellent writing skills, the latter through additional courses in English or journalism. Advanced study of a foreign language is essential for students interested in international career opportunities. Economics majors are encouraged to study abroad.
Honors: An Honors Program in economics is offered for qualified students; see department head for more information.
Department Head: Timothy M. Diette
Faculty
First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.
Michael A. Anderson, Ph.D.—(1990)-2000
Robert E. Sadler Jr. Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Niels-Hugo Blunch, Ph.D.—(2006)-2012
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., George Washington University
James F. Casey, Ph.D.—(1998)-2007
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Martin H. Davies, Ph.D.—(2009)-2016
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Oxford University
Timothy M. Diette, Ph.D.—(2004)-2013
Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Arthur H. Goldsmith, Ph.D.—(1990)-1996
Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Illinois
James Goodenberger, Ph.D. — (2016)-2016
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Peter Grajzl, Ph.D.—(2009)-2013
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Maryland
A. Joseph Guse, Ph.D.—(2005)-2012
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Christopher M. Handy, Ph.D.—(2013)-2015
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Cornell University
Linda M. Hooks, Ph.D.—(1993)-2005
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
James R. Kahn, Ph.D.—(2000)-2000
John F. Hendon Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Carl Paul Kaiser, Ph.D.—(1979)-1991
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Washington University
Larry C. Peppers, Ph.D.—(1986)-1986
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Katharine L. Shester, Ph.D.—(2011)-2011
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Shikha Basnet Silwal, Ph.D.—(2012)-2012
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Michael J. Smitka, Ph.D.—(1986)-2000
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Yale University
Major
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