Rupert Rhodd

Biography

Dr. Rhodd researches the areas of International Economic Development, International Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics, and Caribbean & Latin American Economics and has published numerous articles in journals such as the Journal of International Development, the Journal of Policy Modeling, Atlantic Economic Journal, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, the Journal of Third World Studies, Southern Economic Journal, Applied Economics, the Journal of Economics and Finance Education, the International Review of Economics Education, and Indian Journal of Economics and Business. Along with Donna Cooke and Sandra Schrouder, Dr. Rhodd has completed a book titled “Issues in the Development of Contemporary Caribbean Economies”.

Education

• PhD (1990) Economics, Fordham University
• MA (1983) Economics, Fordham University
• BS (1974) Economics (Honors), University of West Indies

Certifications

• Harvard University: Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

Research Interests

• Applied Macroeconomics, Economic Modeling, Urban & Regional Economic Development

Intellectual Contributions

• Schrouder, Sandra; Agbodzakey, James; Rhodd, Rupert; Bore, Samuel. (2023). Addressing Sustainable Development Goals in Women’s Health Through Collaborative Governance: A Look at Africa, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 14(12), 102-110
• Kolo, Jerry; Schrouder, Sandra; Rhodd, Rupert. (2022). Infrastructure as the Kryptonite for Africa’s Stunted Development: Governance Implications, Proceedings of the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference.
• Rhodd, Rupert; Schrouder, Sandra; Kolo, Jerry; Jaffe, Evan. (2021). The Importance of Student Success Courses in Overall Academic Achievement, Academia Letters, Article 2859, 1-5
• Brown, Laurence; Rhodd, Rupert. (2020). Non-Profits Size, Executive Compensation, Non-Profit Types and Federal Compliance: A Further Look, Journal of Accounting and Finance, 20(5)
• Archibald, Cynthia; Barnes, Corinne; Rhodd, Rupert; Adenmosun, Elizabeth. (2019). “Not in My House”: Perspectives on HIV/AIDS of Afro-Caribbean Adolescents Living in South Florida, Journal of Religion and Health, 58(5), 1857-1871
• Schrouder, Sandra; Allen, Marcus; Rhodd, Rupert; Jones, Travis. (2019). Evidence of Faculty Salary Differences Across Business Disciplines and Employment Contracting Systems, International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 9(1), 469
• Rhodd, Rupert; Schrouder, Sandra; Kolo, Jerry. (2018). Strategies for Spatial and Economic Development, Annals of Social Science & Management Studies, 1(3)
• Liu, Min; Rhodd, Rupert. (2018). Review and Comments on Accrual Accounting Valuation Models, International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 8(1), 37
• Rhodd, Rupert. (2017). Pricing Strategies and Cost Analysis in Public Procurement, Routledge, 689-702
• Allen, Marcus; Jones, Travis; Rhodd, Rupert. (2015). Faculty Salary Compression: Years at the Institution or Years in the Profession, Financial Decisions, 27(2)
• Rhodd, Rupert. (2015). Price Negotiation: Public Sector Approach, CRC Press, 1-4
• Schrouder, Sandra; Rhodd, Rupert. (2013). Non-Intellectual Variables as Factors in Determining Academic Success: Are Older Students Likely to be More Successful?, International Journal of Education & Research, 1(6), 12 pages
• Rhodd, Rupert; Archibald, Cynthia. (2013). A Measure of Acculturation for Afro-Caribbean Youth, Association of Black Nursing Faculty Journal, 24(2), pp. 42-46
• Wedderburn, Chantal; Chiang, Eric; Rhodd, Rupert. (2012). The Informal Economy in Jamaica: Is It Feasible to Tax this Sector?, Journal of International Business and Cultural Studies, 6, 15-26
• Rhodd, Rupert; Scott, Gerald. (2011). Will Welfare in Sub-Saharan African Countries Increase After Debt Cancellation?, Asian-African Journal of Economics and Econometrics, 11(1), 43-54
• Rhodd, Rupert; Schrouder, Sandra; Allen, Marcus. (2011). Weekend Business School Degrees: Leveling the Playing Field?, Applied Economics Letters, 18: 13, 1289-1294
• Rhodd, Rupert; Chiang, Eric; Wedderburn, Chantal. (2010). Is it Feasible to Tax the Informal Sector?, Issues in Economics and Public Policy: A Reader, Cengage
• Rhodd, Rupert. (2010). Quick Study: International Business, Bar Charts
• Rhodd, Rupert; Schrouder, Sandra; Allen, Marcus. (2009). Does the Performance on Principles of Economics Courses Affect the Overall Academic Success of Undergraduate Business Majors?, International Review of Economics Education, 8(1), 48-63
• Rhodd, Rupert; Schrouder, Sandra; Allen, Marcus. (2008). Is There a Link Between Performance in International Economics Courses and Academic Success?, Journal of Economics and Finance Education, 7(2), 56-68
• Rhodd, Rupert. (2008). Pricing Strategies and Cost Analysis in Public Procurement, International Handbook of Public Procurement, Francis & Taylor, 685-698
• Rhodd, Rupert; Pierre, Jules. (2008). Sovereign Risk and Dollarization: The Case of Ecuador, International Trade and Finance Association Conference Papers
• Rhodd, Rupert; Cooke, Donna; Schrouder, S.. (2007). Contemporary issues in the development of Caribbean economies: A comprehensive analysis, Garai Books, Lauderhill, FL, U.S.A.
• Rhodd, Rupert; Thai, Khi; Scott, Gerald. (2006). The Use of Economic Pricing Models in Government Procurement, International Public Procurement Conference Proceedings, Rome, Italy
• Rhodd, Rupert; Scott, Gerald; Lawrence, William. (2005). Causes of Financial Distress: Evidence from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Jamaica, Indian Journal of Business & Economics
• Rhodd, Rupert. (2003). Acquiring Resources Through Price Negotiation: A Public Sector Approach
• Rhodd, Rupert; Thai, Khi. (2001). Issues in Pricing & Negotiation of Government Procurement, NIGP, 219-227
• Rhodd, Rupert; Richards-Elliott, Dawn. (1999). Explaining Growth Rate Differences in Highly Indebted Countries: An Extension to Thirlwall and Hussain, Applied Economics
• Rhodd, Rupert; Thai, Khi; Noe, Lance. (1998). Economic Development in a Transitional Economy: The Vietnam Experience, Handbook of Economic Development
• Rhodd, Rupert; Correia, Michelle; Diamond, Craig. (1997). An Assessment of the Impact of Increased Costs for Water Supply in South Florida, Prepared for the Wilderness Society
• Rhodd, Rupert; Correia, Michelle. (1996). Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs of the Proposed Movement of the Coastal Construction Control Line in Bay County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1996). Westernizing the Third World: The Eurocentricity of Economic Development Theories, Southern Economic Journal
• Rhodd, Rupert; Correia, Michelle. (1996). The Economic Impact Statement of the Proposed Movement of the Coastal Construction Control Line in Palm Beach County, Department of Environmental Protection
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1995). A Macro Model of Growth and Devaluation in Caribbean Economies, Atlantic Economic Journal, 23(1)
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1994). Modeling Import Demand for Caribbean Economies, Journal of Third World Studies: Proceedings
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1993). Birthrates, Economic Growth and Structural Transformation in LDCs, Atlantic Economic Journal, 21(4)
• Cebula, Richard; Rhodd, Rupert. (1993). A Note on on Budget Deficits, Debt Service Payments, and Interest Rates, The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, 33(4), 439-445
• Rhodd, Rupert; Scott, Gerald. (1993). Debt and Economic Development in Sub-Sahara Africa: Comments, Journal of Third World Studies, X(1)
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1993). QALY as an Estimator of Social Benefits or Anti-Drug Strategies, Journal of Policy Modeling, 15(3), 329-333
• Rhodd, Rupert. (1993). The Effect of Real Exchange Rate Change on Output: Jamaica's Devaluation Experience, Journal of International Development, 5(3), 291-303
• Scott, Gerald; Rhodd, Rupert. (1993). Foreign Debt and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comment, Journal of Third World Studies
• Rhodd, Rupert; Edwards, Michelle. (1993). The Economic Impact Statement, Chapter 16N-22.010, Florida Administrative Code, Manatee Protection Rule for Volusia County, Division of Natural Resources
• Rhodd, Rupert; Edwards, Michelle. (1993). The Economic Impact Statement, Chapter 16N-22.010, Florida Administrative Code, Manatee Protection Rule for Broward County, Division of Natural Resources
• Rhodd, Rupert; Edwards, Michelle. (1993). The Economic Impact Statement, Chapter 16N-22.008, Florida Administrative Code, Manatee Protection Rule for St. Lucie County, Division of Natural Resources
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