David Switzer
Company: St. Cloud State University
Position: Professor, Economics
Areas of Expertise
- Law and Economics
- Economics of the Motion Picture Industry
- Economics of Movie Production
- Economics of Movie Distribution
Education
Ph.D. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.
Biography
Dr. Switzer holds undergraduate degrees in Legal Studies and Economics and has a strong interest in the intersection of law and economic outcomes, which he regularly explores in courses such as Law and Economics. His graduate research focused on the motion picture industry, with an emphasis on movie exhibition and the economic dynamics of theater operations. More recently, Switizer's work has centered on economic education, including the effectiveness of online versus face-to-face instruction and the role of gender in student success within economics courses.
