Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics/Associate Provost
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1999
Swanson Academic Center 246
(989) 463-7015
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Education
- PhD, Economics, Binghamton University (1997)
- B.A., Economics, The Pennsylvania State University (1992)
- A.A., General Studies, The Pennsylvania College of Technology (1990)
Research Interests
Urban Economics
The Economics of Baseball
Economic Education
Recent Courses Taught
- International Finance.
- First Year Seminar.
- International Trade.
- Principles of Macroeconomics.
- Money and Capital Markets. ECN 320.
- Environmental Economics. ECN 340.
Directed Student Presentations and Achievements
- Financing Education in the State of Michigan
- Internship by Kyle Travis at Stifel, Niclaus & Co., Grand Rapids, MI
- Prospects for African Regional Integration
- Regional Trade Agreements and Their Effects on the Multilateral Trading System
Selected Book Publications
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. Encyclopedia of World Financial Systems. ABC-CLIO.
Selected Articles
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. "Racial Preference and Housing Prices Using the Local Externality Model." Papers and Proceedings of the Academy of Economcis and Finance. 2007, 34 November 1, 2007.
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. "Racial Preference and Housing Prices Using the Bailey Border Model." Papers and Proceedings of the Academy of Economics and Finance. 2006, 33, 67 - 72 November 1, 2006.
Selected Reviews
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. Review of Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, by David Anderson.
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. Review of Environmental Economics, by Field and Field.
- Robert P Cunningham, Ph.D.. Review of CoreEconomics, by Stone.
Recent Presentations
- Mark Thomas Bender (Washington and Jefferson College). "Are Illegal Music Downloads Hurting the Record Industry?." Southern Economics Association. Washington, D.C.. November 20 - 23.
- "Using Group Work In Labor Economics Classes." Midwest Economics Association. Chicago. March 14 - 16.
- "Racial Preference and Housing Prices Using the Local Externality Model." Academy of Economics and Finance. Jacksonville, FL. February 14 - 17, 2007.
- "Racial Preference and Housing Prices Using the Bailey Border Model." Academy of Economics and Finance. Houston, TX. February 8 - 11.
- "The U.S.-South Africa Economic Relationship In World War Two." Midwest Economics Association. Milwaukee. March 11.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- 2008-2009 Alma College Leadership Program
Professional Memberships
- Southern Economics Association
- Academy of Economics and Finance
- Midwest Economics Association
- American Economic Association
Service to the College
- Academic Standards Committee
- Coodinator of Pre-Law Advising Group
- Advisor, Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society
- Board of Trustees Finance and Property Committee
- Committee on Athletics
- NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative
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Service to the Community
- Rotary Club of Alma Presentation
