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faculty
Neal Olitsky, PhD
Professor / Chairperson
Economics
Contact
508-910-6670
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Education
| 2008 | University of Iowa | PhD |
| 2004 | University of Iowa | MA |
| 2002 | Oberlin College | BA |
Teaching
- Macroeconomics
- Labor Economics
- Econometrics
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
Introduction to econometrics including development of basic techniques of bivariate and multivariate linear regression analysis; use of lagged variable and dummy variables in model building; problems of multicollinearity, autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity.
Translation of statistical concepts presented in Econometrics (ECO 333) into STATA. Labs teach basic functions in STATA such as data manipulation, variable construction, simple programming, regression, statistical testing and prediction. Labs consist of examples which will be solved step-by-step to foster an effective approach to statistical computing. The topics covered in labs correspond to those covered in ECO 333.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Teaching
Online and Continuing Education Courses
Survey of introductory macroeconomics with focus on economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Topics covered include national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, money, the banking system, and monetary policy. Balance of payments and currency exchange rate issues are analyzed. Cross-listed as PST 232
Survey of introductory macroeconomics with focus on economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Topics covered include national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, money, the banking system, and monetary policy. Balance of payments and currency exchange rate issues are analyzed. Cross-listed as PST 232
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Research
Research interests
- Labor Economics
- Economics of Education
- Economics Education
Select publications
See curriculum vitae for more publications
- Sarah B. Cosgrove & Neal H. Olitsky (2022).
Cutting our losses: The effects of a loss-aversion strategy on student learning gains
Journal of Economic Education, 54, 1-16. - Stephen B. DeLoach, Mark R. Kurt, and Neal H. Olitsky (2021).
Duration Matters: Separating the Impact of Depth and Duration in Study Abroad Programh
Journal of Studies in International Education, 25, 100-118. - Neal H. Olitsky and Sarah B. Cosgrove (2016).
The Better Blend? Flipping the Principles of Microeconomics Classroom
International Review of Economics Education, 21, 1-11.
Best Paper Award for 2016 - Neal H. Olitsky (2014).
How Do Academic Achievement and Gender Affect the Earnings of STEM Majors? A Propensity Score Matching Approach.
Research in Higher Education, 55, 245-271. - George Neumann, Neal Olitsky, and Steve Robbins (2009).
Job congruence, academic achievement, and earnings
Labour Economics, 16, 503-509.