Contact Information
College of Business
West Texas A&M University
Box 60187
Canyon, TX 79016
806-651-2530 (phone)
806-651-2514 (fax)
nterry@mail.wtamu.edu (e-mail)
Office Location:
Office of the Dean
Classroom Center 111A
Ph.D. (Major: Economics; Minor: Information Systems and Quantitative
Methods)
Texas Tech University, 1997
M.A. (Economics)
Texas Tech University, 1996
B.A. (Major: Economics; Minor: History)
California State University at Sacramento, 1992
Post-Doctoral
Management Development Program (M.D.P.)
Harvard University, 2006
FALL 2008
Refereed Journal Articles
30. "The Determinants of Movie Rental Revenue Earnings," with De'Arno De'Armond in Academy of Marketing Studies Journal. Forthcoming 2008-200923. "Comparing
the Efficacy of Domestic Versus International
Child
Adoption," with Nancy Turner and Jennifer Falkner in the Southwestern
Economic
Review. Vol. 33, pages 95-105, Spring 2006.
22. "Gender Equity Regulation and Profitability in College
Athletics,"
with Crecencio Ramirez in Academy of Educational Leadership Journal.
Vol. 9(3), pages 147-158, 2005.
21. "Assessing the
Effectiveness
of Virtual Learning in Graduate Courses in Computer Information Systems,"
with Amjad Abdullat in Information Systems Education Journal.
Vol.
3(34), pages 1-8, August 2005.
18. "Capital Account and Foreign Direct Investment Policies in the
Late
Nineties: What Effect on Trade?" with Joshua Lewer in ASEAN
Economic Bulletin.
Vol. 20(3), pages 256-271, December 2003.
17. "Campus, Online, or Hybrid: An Assessment of Instruction Modes," with Joshua Lewer in the Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research. Vol. 4(1), pages 23-34, Fall 2003.
16. "The Trade Effects of Financial Flow Liberalization: A Focus on Africa," with Joshua Lewer in the Journal of International Business Research. Vol. 2(1), pages 1-11, Fall 2003.
15. "The Trade-Creating Effects of Capital Mobility: Recent Evidence from Latin America," with Joshua Lewer in the Southwestern Economic Review. Vol. 30(1), pages 79-89, Spring 2003.
14. "Community Building for the Online Classroom Environment," Academy
of Educational Leadership Journal. Vol. 7(1), pages 7-14,
Winter/Spring 2003.
13. "Speculative Returns in the Neuer Market," with Anne Macy in the Journal of International Business Research. Vol. 1, pages 73-82, Fall 2002.
12. "The Determinants of Municipal Recycling: A Time Series Approach," Southwestern Economic Review. Vol. 29(1), pages 53-62, Spring 2002.
11. “Informal Labor Markets in the Texas Panhandle,” with Barry Duman in Midwestern Business and Economic Review. Vol. 27, pages 15-19, Spring 2001.
10. “Student Performance in the Virtual Versus Traditional Classroom in Economics and Finance: A Case Study,” with James Owens and Anne Macy in Journal of the Academy of Business Education. Vol. 2(1), pages 1-4, Spring 2001.
9. "The Efficacy of Prison Labor Production: The Texas Wardens Respond," with Barry Duman in Southwestern Economic Review. Vol. 28(1), pages 159-167, Spring 2001.
8. "Do Virtual Courses Lead to Virtual Learning?" with James Owens and Anne Macy in Southwestern Economic Review. Vol. 28(1), pages 99-105, Spring 2001.
7. “Customer Satisfaction with Internet Instruction: A Case Study,” with James Owens and Anne Macy in Southwestern Journal of Economics. Vol. 4(1), pages 120-128, March 2001.
6. "Assessing Enrollment and Attrition Rates for the Online MBA." Technological Horizons in Education Journal. Vol. 28(7), pages 64-68, February 2001.
5. "Student and Faculty Assessment of the Virtual MBA: A Case Study," with James Owens and Anne Macy in the Journal of Business Education. Vol. 1(2), pages 33-38, Fall 2000.
4. “The Effectiveness of Virtual Learning in Economics,” Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research. Vol. 1(1), pages 92-98, September 2000.
3. “MBA Student Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Internet Instruction,” Business Education Forum. Vol. 54(4), pages 42-44, April 2000.
2. “The Choice of State Policy Instruments to Encourage Recycling,” Southwestern Journal of Economics. Vol. 2(3), pages 59-71, March 1999.
1. “Recycling by State: A Nonparametric Evaluation of Policy Instruments,” Southwestern Economic Review. Vol. 26(1), pages 103-112, Spring 1999.Other Referreed Intellectual
Contributions
9. “Comparing the Efficacy of Domestic Versus International Adoption,” with Nancy Turner and Jennifer Falkner in Child Adoption, edited by Tarun Pokiya. Andhra Pradesh, India: ICGAI University Press, forthcoming, March 2009. [Book chapter reprinted with permission from Southwestern Economic Review]
8. "Regional Differences in the Shortage of Professional Nurses," with Anne Macy in International Advances in Economic Research. Vol. 14(2), May 2008 (Research Note).
7. "Investing in NFL Prospects: Factors Influencing Team Winning Percentage," in International Advances in Economic Research. Vol. 13(1), page 117, February 2007 (Research note).
6. "Characterizing Depreciation in the Automobile Industry by
Brand,"
with Anne Macy and Peter Ren in International Advances in Economic
Research.
Vol. 11(4), page 85, November 2005 (Research Note).
5. "The Impact of United Nations Economic Sanctions on Iraqi
Civilians,"
with Amjad Abdullat in International Advances in Economic Research.
Vol. 10(3), page 246, August 2004 (Research Note).
4. "The
Efficacy
of Alternative Instuction Modes in Economics" with Joshua Lewer and
Anne
Macy in the Economic Research Network Educator. Summer
2003.
3. "Will the Economy be on the Path to Recovery by the End of the
Year?"
The Business Credit Pro, Vol. 103(7), pages 1-2,
July
2003.
2. "The Trade-Creating Effects of Capital Flow Liberalization," with Joshua Lewer in International Advances in Economic Research. Vol. 9(1), page 85, February 2003 (Research note).
1. “Work Decisions in the Short Run and Long Run,” with James E.
Jonish in Teaching the Social Economic Way of Thinking, edited
by Edward J. O’Boyle. New York: Edwin Mellen Press Publishing,
pages 455-487, November 1999. [Book chapter from original manuscript]
45. "The Determinants of Movie Rental Revenue Earnings," with De'Arno De'Armond, Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Studies. Summer Vol. 10(1), page 96, 2008.
44. "Assessing Student Performance in Principles of Economics," with Duane Rosa and Stephen Hayward, Proceedings of the Academy of Economics and Economic Education. Summer Vol. 10(1), page 45, 2008.
43. "Do Online Students Make the Grade on the Business Major Field Exam?," with LaVelle Mills, Proceedings of the Academy of Education Leadership. Summer Vol. 10(1), page 60, 2008.42. "Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team Performance and the Impact of Busness Accreditation," with Jean Walker, Proceedings of the Academy of Education Leadership. Summer Vol. 10(1), pages 62-65, 2008.
41. "The Positive and Negative of Increasing Resources for Student Organizations," with Jean Walker, Proceedings of the Academy of Education Leadership. Summer Vol. 10(1), pages 66-67, 2008.
40. "DVD Movie Revenue and the Global Box Office: Substitutes or Complements?," with Aaron Putman in the Southwest Review of International Business Research. Vol. 19, pages 89-93, 2008.
39. "Performance of Domestic Versus International Students on the ETS Exam," with LaVelle Mills and Marc Sollosy in the Southwest Review of International Business Research. Vol. 19, pages 191-196, 2008.
38. "Teaching Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Social Economics: Movies as a Method," with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the Academy of Economics and Economic Education. Summer Vol. 9(1), pages 51-54, 2007.
37. "Does Student Debt Impact Alumni Giving Rates," with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the Academy of Economics and Economic Education. Summer Vol. 9(1), pages 55-58, 2007.36. "Current Issues with Child Adoption," with Nancy Turner
and Jennifer
Falkner, Proceedings of the Academy of Legal, Ethical, and
Regulatory Issues.
Summer Vol. 7, pages 195-199, 2005.
35. "Policy Issues in the Gender Equity Versus Profit Debate
in College
Athletics," with Crecencio Ramirez, Proceedings of the Academy of
Legal,
Ethical, and Regulatory Issues. Summer Vol. 7, pages 190-194,
2005.
34. "The Economic and Regulatory Environment of the
Biotechnology Industry in Asia," with Jackey F.C. Lin, Proceedings
of the Academy of Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues.
Summer Vol. 7, pages 185-189, 2005.
33. "Keys to Success When Going Global with Academic Programs," Proceedings of the Academy of Educational Leadership. Summer Vol. 7(1) , page 62, 2005.
32. "The Economic and Regulatory Environment of the
Biotechnology Industry in Europe," with Jackey F.C. Lin, Proceedings
of the Academy for Studies in International Business. Summer
Vol. 7, pages 43-46, 2005.
31. "The Determinants of Worldwide Box Office Performance in the Motion Picture Industry," with Michael Butler and De'Arno De'Armond in the Southwest Review of International Business Research. Vol. 16, pages 195-204, 2005.
30. "Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Learning in
Graduate Courses in Computer Information Systems," with Amjad Abdullat,
Proceedings of ISECON, page 2, 2004.
29. "Instrumental Freedom and Economic Development," with
Amjad
Abdullat, Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic
Education.
Vol. 7(1), pages 69-73, 2004.
28. "Human Capital Returns From Prison Industry Investment and
Production," with Barry Duman and Knut Rostad, Proceedings of the
Academy for Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 7 (1), pages
81-84, 2004.
27. "Title IX Compliance Versus Profits," with Crecencio
Ramirez, Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic
Education. Vol. 7 (1), pages 85-90, 2004.
26. "Prospects for Resolving the Senior Boom Issue," Proceedings
of the Academy for Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 7 (1),
pages 75-79, 2004.
25. "Critical Acclaim and the Box Office Performance of New
Film Releases," with Michael Butler and De'Arno De'Armond, Proceedings
of the Academy for Marketing Studies. Vol. 8 (2), pages 23-27,
2003.
24. "The Profitability of College Athletics and the Role of
Title IX," with Crecencio Ramirez, Proceedings of the Academy for
Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 6 (2), pages 63-67,
2003.
23. "The Indirect Impact of Economic Sanctions on Iraq," with Amjad Abdullat and James Owens, Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 6 (2), pages 59-61, 2003.
22. "Does Financial Freedom Harm or Promote Trade in the
Americas?" with Joshua Lewer, Free Trade in the Americas 2003
Conference Proceedings. Vol. 8(1), pages 184-203, 2003.
21. "The Impact of Capital Flow Liberalization on Trade in the
European
Emerging Markets," with Joshua Lewer in the Southwest Review of
International
Business Research. Vol. 14, pages 55-60, Spring 2003.
20. "The Determinants of Bilateral Trade in Africa," with Joshua Lewer, Proceedings of the Academy for Studies in International Business. Vol. 2(2), pages 27-30, 2002.
19. "Assessing the Hybrid Mode of Instruction," with Joshua Lewer, Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 5 (2), pages 17-19, 2002.
18. "Structural Problems in the Japanese Economy," Proceedings of the Academy for Studies in International Business. Vol. 2(1), pages 39-44, April 2002.
17. "Trade Effects in ASEAN Countries," with Joshua Lewer, Proceedings of the Academy for Studies in International Business. Vol. 2(1), pages 45-47, April 2002.
16. "The Impact of the Euro on the German Neuer Market," with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the Academy for Studies in International Business. Vol. 1(2), pages 1-5, October 2001.
15. "Financial Performance of Prison Industry Production: A Comparison by Sectors," with Barry Duman and Anne Macy, Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic Education. Vol. 4 (2), pages19-22, October 2001.
14. "Organizing an Online Community," Proceedings for the Academy of Educational Leadership. Vol. 6(2), pages 8-10, October 2001.
13. "Organizational Notes for Virtual Courses in Economics and Finance," Southwestern Economics Proceedings: Selected Papers from the 2000 Conference. Vol. 28(1), pages 75-78, March 2001.
12. "Characterizing Day Labor in the Texas Panhandle," Southwestern Economics Proceeding: Selected Papers from the 2000 Conference. Vol. 28(1), pages 29-32, March 2001.
11. “Virtual Learning in Economics,” Proceedings of the Academy for Economics and Economic Education, Vol. 2(2), pages 17-18, October 1999.
10. “Factors Influencing the Supply and Demand of Charitable Contributions,” with James Jonish, Proceedings of the 1999 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 23, pages 173-178, February 1999.
9. “Recycling: Myths and Realities,” Proceedings of the 1999 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 23, pages 366-372, February 1999.
8. “Principal-Agent Considerations with Internet Instruction: A Case Study,” with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the 1999 Academy of Economics andFinance. Vol. 23, pages 373-378, February 1999.
7. “The Determinants of Aggregate Health Care Expenditure,” with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the 1998 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 22, pages 203-209, February 1998.
6. “A Nonparametric Evaluation of Soil Type Differentials on Land Prices,” with Rasheed Al-Hmoud, Proceedings of the 1997 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 21, pages 1-8, February 1997.
5. “The Economic Benefits and Costs of Recycling in Texas,” with Rasheed Al-Hmoud, Proceedings of the 1997 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 21, pages 699-706, February 1997.
4. “Health Care Profitability: The Case of Drug Manufacturers,” with Anne Macy, Proceedings of the 1997 Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 21, pages 388-396, February 1997.
3. “Water Marketing Along the Texas Rio Grande,” with James Jonish and David Yoskowitz, Proceedings of the 1996 Universities Council on Water Resources. Vol. 5, pages 170-179, August 1996.
2. “Is Real Activity in the United States Really Influenced by Contractual Wage Rigidities?” with David Hudgins, Proceedings of the 1995 Midsouth Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 19, pages 259-264, February 1995.
1. “Labor Force Participation and Human Capital,” Proceedings of the 1995 Midsouth Academy of Economics and Finance. Vol. 19, pages 541-549, February 1995.Miscellaneous Contributions
4. "WTAMU College of Business Offers Variety of Graduate
Degree
Programs Worldwide," College of Business Magazine. Pages
4-5,
Spring 2005.
3. "Past, Future of Social Security," The Prairie,
Vol. 87(22), page 9.
2. "Future View: Money, Trade and Energy," edited by Cheryl Berzanskis in the Amarillo Globe News. Pages 1B-3B, November 5, 2000.
1. "Connect with Success: The Internet MBA," edited by Winston
Stahlecker in T. Boone Pickens College of Business Magazine.
Page 4, Fall 1999.
"The Determinints of College Football Profits for Division I-AA and Division II programs."
Review Board Member for Academy
of
Educational Leadership Journal edited by Mike Shurden.
Winter 2006 to present.
Review Board Member for Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research edited by Larry Dale. Winter 2006 to present.
Faculty for the Pacific
Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, Summer 2005
and 2006.
Executive Editor for The Journal of Education for Business published by Heldref Publications. Three three-year terms: May 2000 through May 2009.
Editor for College of Business Magazine, Spring 2005.
Reviewer for Labor Economics by George Borjas, Addison-Wesley Publishing. Summer 2001.
Review Board Member for Southwestern Economic Review edited by Edward McNertney. Fall 2000 to present.
Review Board Member for Journal of the Academy of Business Education edited by Jean L. Heck. Summer 2000 to present.
Review Board Member for Southwestern Journal of Economics edited by Abdul M. Turay. Summer 1999 to 2003.
Reviewer for Principles of Macroeconomics by David Collander, Irwin McGraw-Hill. Fall 1998 and Fall 2002.
Reviewer for Exploring Economics: Pathways to Problem Solving
by
Richard Sexton, Dryden Press. Summer 1998.
Faculty Development Grant from WTAMU for the Management Development Program at Harvard University. Summer 2006.
Killgore Research Grant, "The Implications of Using Texas Prison-based Labor to Produce Commodities Designed to Compete in the Private Sector" with Barry Duman. Total support of $3,000 for Summer 2000.
Amarillo National Bank, "Customer Satisfaction Survey Analysis." Project resulted in $5,000 donation from Amarillo National Bank to the departmental development account.
Texas Transportation Institute, "Safe Communities Project" with Duane Rosa. Total support of $28,817 from October 1998 through September 1999.
Texas Transportation Institute, "Safe Communities Project" with
Duane Rosa.
Total support of $30,717 from October 1997 through September 1998.
2007 Distinguished Research Award for "Determinants of Alumni Giving Rates." Recognized by Allied Academies Organization in conjuction with the
2005-2006 Teaching Excellence Award. Recognized by West Texas A&M University.
2004-2005 Outstanding Professor in the College of Business. Recognized by the West Texas A&M University chapter of Mortar Board.
2004 ISECON Meritorious Writing Award for "Assessing the
Effectiveness
of Virtual Learning in Graduate Courses in Computer Information
Systems,"
with Amjad Abdullat. Recognized at The Information Systems
Education
Conference (ISECON) by The Education Special Interest Group of The
Association
of Information Technology Professionals.
2003 Distinguished Research Award for "Critical Acclaim and the Box Office Performance of New Film Releases," with Michael Butler and De'Arno De'Armond. Recognized by Allied Academies Organization in conjunction with the Academy for Marketing Studies.
2002 Distinguished Research Award for "The Trade Effects of Financial Flow Liberalization: A Focus on Africa," with Joshua Lewer. Recognized by Allied Academies Organization in conjunction with the Academy for Studies in International Business.
2001 Distinguished Research Award for "Speculative Returns in the Neuer Market" with Anne Macy. Recognized by Allied Academies Organization in conjunction with the Academy for Studies in International Business.
2000-2001 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award. Recognized by West Texas A&M University.
1999-2000 Outstanding Professor in the College of Business. Recognized by the West Texas A&M University chapter of Mortar Board.
1999 Distinguished Research Award for "The Effectiveness of Virtual Learning in Economics." Recognized by Allied Academies Organization in conjuction with the Academy of Economics and Economic Education.
1998 Outstanding Professor Outside the Division of Agriculture. Recognized by the West Texas A&M University chapter of Block and Bridle Club.
1997 Graduate Student Instructor of the Year. Recognized by Texas Tech University
1995 Steindl Monetary Theory Award. Recognized by Texas Tech
University
in conjunction with Dr. Ronald Gilbert.
Academy for Economics and Economic Education
Academy of
Economics
and Finance
Academy of Educational Leadership
Allied Academies
Organization
American Economics Association
Association for Social Economics
International Atlantic Economic Society
National Business Education Association
Phi Beta Delta (Honor Society for International Scholars)
Policy Studies Organization
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society)
Southwestern
Economics
Association
Southwestern Society of Economists
Western Social Science Association
Last update: 4-5-2008