The Economics Department Faculty



 
 

Dr. Edward Adusei, Associate Professor of Economics 
eadusei@longwood.lwc.edu

Dr. Edward Adusei received his undergraduate degree in Economics from The University of Ghana at Legon.  He earned his Master's Degree from Virginia State University and his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.  He specializes in Production Economics and has done research in the fields of International Research Centers, Needs Assessment for small and medium sized businesses, and Agricultural Related Commodities.  Dr. Adusei instructs courses in Comparative Economic Systems, Money and Banking, International Economics, Economic Development, and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.  He feels that "Any student who graduates (from the Economics program) will be well rounded, will have mastered the economic theories, and will be able to apply it to the work place."  In his spare time, Dr. Adusei enjoys playing soccer, word games, and reading.

 
 
 
 
Dr. Melanie Marks, Assistant Professor of Economics
mmarks@longwood.lwc.edu

Dr. Melanie Marks received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.  Her fields of specialization include Experimental and Public Economics.  She has conducted experimental tests of fund raising mechanisms for providing public goods.  She instructs courses in Public Policy, Environmental Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Senior Seminar.  She strongly feels that the small class sizes within the Economics Department allow for interaction and allow faculty to really get to know the students.  She stands firmly behind the strength of the Economics program."Recent graduates and their success in the job market speaks to the quality product we have to offer."  In her spare time, Dr. Marks enjoys cooking, riding her bicycle, and shopping.

 
 
 
 
Dr. Raymond Brastow, Associate Professor of Economics
rbrastow@longwood.lwc.

Dr. Raymond Brastow received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Washington in Seattle. His areas of specialization include Labor Economics, Econometrics, and Microeconomics.  He has done extensive research in the fields of Labor Economics and Economics of Discrimination.  Dr. Brastow instructs courses in Economics of Labor, Econometrics, Managerial Economics, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Economics of Sports.  He feels that the strong faculty of the department contributes to the program's success.  "We have excellent teachers who work hard with the students and a good curriculum that prepares people for a career or for graduate school." In his spare time, Dr. Brastow enjoys jogging and coaching little league.

 
 

Dr. Sue Shaw, Professor of Economics
sshaw@longwood.lwc.edu

Dr. Sue Shaw received her undergraduate degree from Mary Washington College and her graduate degree from Harvard University.  Her areas of specialization include Labor Relations, Microeconomic Theory, and Public Finance.  She has done extensive research in the areas of collective bargaining and macroeconomic forecasting.  She instructs courses in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, History of Economic Thought, Economic History of the United States, and Managerial Economics.  Dr. Shaw feels that the study of economics is the answer to most of the major social issues of our time and it is important for students to get a good understanding of this field of study. She spent a semester as an exchange professor in a Russian University teaching economics to young college students.  She enjoys bringing her experiences to the classroom.  In her spare time, Dr. Shaw enjoys reading and various outdoor activities, including hiking and gardening.  Dr. Shaw has decided to retire after the Fall 1999 semester.  We wish her the best of luck in a happy and healthy retirement.
 
 
 

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