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Thought Leaders in Economics

Thought Leaders in Economics at Pepperdine Graziadio

Meet the Pepperdine Graziadio faculty who are experts in economics and the building blocks of successful, contemporary business. These scholar-practitioners contribute regularly to a variety of media.

 

Graziadio Faculty

Scholars and Newsmakers

Pepperdine Graziadio Professor, Michael Olabisi receives the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship.
Michael Olabisi, PhD

Pepperdine Graziadio Professor, Michael Olabisi receives the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship.

Dr. Paglia delivers a cautious outlook at Los Angeles economic forecast roundtable.
John K. Paglia, PhD, CPA, CFA

Dr. Paglia delivers a cautious outlook at Los Angeles economic forecast roundtable.

In a Los Angeles Daily News opinion piece, Dr. Smith examines employment in Los Angeles County.
David M. Smith, PhD

In a Los Angeles Daily News opinion piece, Dr. Smith examines employment in Los Angeles County.

Dr. Ashworth conducts Q&A with the Los Angeles Times about overtime pay for working Americans.
Jared Ashworth, PhD

Dr. Ashworth conducts Q&A with the Los Angeles Times about overtime pay for working Americans.

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