Education:

• M.A., Economics, University of Pennsylvania, PA
• B.A., Economics, Swarthmore College, PA, with Honors

Teaching Interests:

• Public Finance
• International Economics
• Economic Development

Activities and Honors:   

• Research Associate, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, 2005-present.
• Visiting Professor, International School of Business, Jonkoping, Sweden, 2001.
• Visiting Professor, Sofia University, Bulgaria, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996.
• Visiting Professor, Faculté de Sciences Economiques et de Gestion, Université Lumière (Lyon 2), Lyon, France, 2000.
• Associate Chair, Dept. of Economics, University of Delaware, 1991-2001, 2005-present.
• Economic Advisor, Pete duPont’s Presidential Campaign, 1987.
• Board of Directors: PNC Bank, Delaware; National Tax Association, Grand Opera House, Wilmington, Delaware; Delaware Horticultural Center
• Board of Managers, Swarthmore College.
• Chair, Delaware Economic, Finance, and Advisory Council,1977-85.
• Fellowship to Executive Management Program, J F. Kennedy School, Harvard University.
• Numerous Outstanding Teacher/Professor awards

Recent Publications:

• "Land Value Taxes and Wilmington, DE: A Case Study," State Tax Notes, Vol. 31, Number 5, Feb 2, 2004.
• IntellectualCapital.com, monthly commentary on current economic events, 1998-2001.