Dennis L. Foster
Ph.D., Senior Lecturer
Economics, MBA

Phone: (928) 523-8178
Office Number: 308
Email: Dennis.Foster@nau.edu
Web Page: http://www.franke.nau.edu/facstaff/foster-d

At NAU since 1990

Educational Background:
Ph.D., Economics, University of Hawaii, 1991
M.A. Economics, University of Hawaii, 1979
B.A., Economics, Drake University, Des Moines, IA, 1976

Courses Usually Taught:
BA 101, Introduction to Business
BA 201, Quantitative Methods
ECO 284, Principles of Economics: Micro
ECO 285, Principles of Economics: Macro

Employment History:
Part-time instructor to Visiting Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University, 1990-96
Instructor, Coconino Community College, 1995-96
Instructor, Northern Arizona University and Yavapai College-Coconino Extension, 1984 Teaching Assistant, University of Hawaii, 1977-86
Teaching Assistant, Arizona State University, 1980

Area(s) of Emphasis:
Economics

Research Work:
Continuing development and utilization of a case teaching format for introductory economics.
A public choice theoretic analysis of the management of Grand Canyon National Park by the National Park Service.Ad hoc participation with the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the College of Business, NAU. Currently involved with preliminary studies of resort facility at the Grand Canyon and the economic impact of traffic flow in Flagstaff.

Professional Organizations:
American Economics Association

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