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In Progress
1. Applied economics textbook for MBA students, with co-author Jack Reardon, Hamline University.
2. "Modeling International Trade Theories
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3. Two collaborative modeling projects:
• Adapting MacroLab to the Chilean economy, with Martin Schaffernicht and his students at the University of Talca.
• Developing a system dynamics model of the Ukrainian economy, with Iryna Lukianenko, National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy.
Books & Chapters
1."Teaching Economics as if Time Mattered." In Handbook for Pluralist Economics Education, J. Reardon, ed., (Routledge, 2009).
2. Becoming Bank of Botetourt (Botetourt Bankshares, 2000)
3. A Century of Service (R&B Communications, 1999)
4. "Energy: Security with Confidence." In The Future Under President Reagan, Wayne Valis, ed., (Arlington House, 1981)
Journals
1. "Empowering Students to Compare Ways Economists Think: The Case of the Housing Bubble." International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education (forthcoming, 2009).
2. "Do Stock-and-Flow Feedback Diagrams Promote Learning in Macroeconomics?" Social Science Research Network working paper (2008); under review by the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education.
3. "The Feedback Method of Teaching Macroeconomics: Is it Effective?" System Dynamics Review (Vol. 23, No. 4, winter 2007).
4. "The Problem of Heroin" with James Q. Wilson (primary author) and Mark H. Moore. The Public Interest, Fall 1972.
Dissertation & Thesis
1. The Feedback Method: A System Dynamics Approach to Teaching Macroeconomics. PhD dissertation, University of Bergen, Norway (2007). https://bora.uib.no/handle/1956/2239.
2. Heroin Abuse in Boston: The Dynamics of the Heroin Market and the Response of the Criminal Justice System. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (1972).
Conferences
1. "What Can System Dynamics Learn from the Public Policy Implementation Literature?" European System Dynamics Workshop, Palermo (2009).
2. "U.S. Outlook: A Stock to Watch." Economics Roundtable on "The Global Economic Outlook." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Athens (2008).
3. "SD Notetaking Across the Curriculum." Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference, Boston (2008).
4. "Sachs' Poverty Trap Theory: A System Dynamics Translation." Latin American System Dynamics Conference, Buenos Aires (2007).
5. "MacroLab Workshop." Plenary Session, Latin American System Dynamics Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2007)
6. "MacroLab Workshop." Developments in Economics Education Conference, Cambridge, England (2007)
7. "The Feedback Method of Teaching Macroeconomics: Is it Effective?" Winner of the Dana Meadows Award at the International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Boston (2007).
8. "MacroLab: A Simulation Model & Interactive Learning Environment for Teaching Undergraduate Macroeconomics." Conference of the International Confederation of Associations for Pluralism in Economics, Salt Lake City, Utah (2007).
9. "The Feedback Method: Model-Based Learning in Macroeconomics." Conference of the Faculty of Computers and Information, Cairo University (2007).
10. "Feedback Loops in the Macro Instructor's Toolkit." Allied Social Sciences Association Conference, Chicago (2007).
11. "Simplifying Learning Environments for Introductory Students." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Boston (2005).
12. "MacroLab Workshop." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Oxford (2004).
13. "MacroLab Workshop." Economics Literacy Workshop, Wilmington (2004)
14. "MacroLab Workshop." Midwest Conference on Student Learning in Economics, Akron (2004)
15. "Model-Facilitated Learning of Essential Macroeconomics." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, New York (2003).
16. "MacroLab Workshop." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, New York (2003).
17. "A System's Approach to Virginia's Education Standards." International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Bergen (2000).
18. "Teaching Government with System Dynamics." Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference, Portland (2000).
19. "A Systems Approach to Education Policy and Administration." Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference, Portland (2000)
Policy Reports
1. Value-Added Accountability: A Systems Solution to the School Accreditation Problem (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, 2000)
2. Year 2000 Priorities for K-12 (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1999)
3. Car Tax Cuts: How Should Localities be Reimbursed? (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1998)
4. Deficient Diplomas: Is It Time for A Graduate Warranty Program? (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1998)
5. Raising Student Attendance: Some Low-Cost Strategies (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1998)
6. 2000 New Teachers: Where Are They Needed Most? (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1998)
7. Funding Virginia's Schools: An Opportunity for Efficiency and Equity (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1998)
8. Understanding Virginia's Report Card: Why Standardized Test Scores Vary (Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy,1997)
9. "Crude Oil Controls," Monday Morning Report (Charles Owens & Associates, 1979)
10. "Winter Supply/Demand Outlook," Monday Morning Report (Charles Owens & Associates, 1977)
Newspapers
1. "Election '88: The George Bush I Know." Fincastle Herald (November 23, 1988)
2. "Election '88: Landslide or Erosion for Bush?" Fincastle Herald (November 2, 1988)
3. "Election '88: The Real Race Begins." Fincastle Herald (August 31, 1988)
4. "Election '88: Should You Trust the Political Polls?" Fincastle Herald (June 22, 1988)
5. "Election '88: Will Winner Hinge on Running Mate?" Fincastle Herald (April 27, 1988)
6. "Election '88: Primaries Change Nominating Process." Fincastle Herald (April 6, 1988)
7. "Wellhead Prices Predicted to Fall $3," Jefferson Business (January 13, 1983)