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W.Warren McHone, PH.D-Credentials
W. WARREN MCHONE
Professor of Economics and Director of Center for
Business and Economic Research
College of Business Administration
University of Central Florida
407-823-2629
email: wmchone@bus.ucf.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 1980,
Major: Regional Science and Urban Economics
M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, N.C. 1976,
Major: Economics
B.S., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C. 1968,
Major: Mathematics
POSITIONS HELD
Director of Center for Business and Economic Research, College of Business, University of Central Florida, August 1996 to present.
Director of Florida-Canada Linkage Institute, University of Central Florida, January 1998 to August 2000.
Associate Dean, College of Business, University of Central Florida, January 1994 to August 1996.
Chair, Department of Economics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl., 1988 to January 1994.
Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Economics, June 1994 to present
Associate Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Economics, 1986-1994.
Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Economics, 1982 1986.
Assistant Professor, University of Louisville, Department of Economics/Finance, Louisville, Ky., 1979 1982.
Visiting Scholar, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Division of Public Finance and Economic Development. Washington, D.C. 1978-1979.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Taught undergraduate courses in Micro and Macro Economics, National Public Finance, Regional and Urban Economics, Econometrics, Industrial Organization/Antitrust, Transportation Economics, Managerial Economics and State and Local Government Finance. Taught graduate courses in Economic Analysis of the Firm, Industrial Location Analysis, National Public Finance, Regional Economic Development, Regional Economic Modeling, Urban and Regional Economic Theory, and Economic Impact Analysis
Written and done research in the areas of Environmental Economics, Business Location and Expansion Decisions, Regional and Local Economic Development, Transportation Economics, State and Local Taxes and Expenditures, Industry Structure, Economic Forecasting, Labor Migration, Regional Labor Market Issues, and Economic Impact Analysis. Research has been published in economics and multi-disciplinary journals with national and international circulation and papers have been presented at a variety of economics and business conferences.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journals and Proceedings:
“Effects of Environmental Regulations on Manufacturing Plant Births: Evidence from a Propensity Score Matching Estimator” forthcoming Review of Economics and Statistics (co-authored)
“Measuring the Effects of Air Quality Regulations on “Dirty” Firm Births: Evidence from the Neo- and Mature- Regulatory Periods,” Papers in Regional Science Vol. 79(2) (April 2000), pp 177-190. (Co-authored)
“Ranking State Environmental Outputs: Evidence from Panel Data,” Growth and Change Vol. 31 (Winter 2000), pp. 23-29. (Co-authored)
“Practical Issues in Measuring the Economic Impact of a Cultural Tourist Event in a Major Tourist Destination,” Journal of Travel Research, Vol. 38, (February 2000), pp. 299-302. (Co-authored)
“Special Cultural Events: Do They Attract Leisure Tourists?” International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 18, (1999), pp. 215-219. (Co-authored)
“Academic salary compression: a productivity model as a remedy,” Public Personnel Management, Vol. 25 (4), (Winter 1996). (Co-authored).
"Unemployment Compensation, the Duration of Unemployment and the Migration Decision of Unemployed Workers," Applied Economics, Vol. 25, June 1993 (co-authored).
"Science Parks as Economic Development Policy," Economic Development Quarterly, Vol. 6 (2), May 1992 (co-authored).
"Highway Accessibility, Location Rents and the Efficiency of Metropolitan Area Tax Base Sharing," Growth and Change, Vol. 21 (2), Spring 1990.
"Role of A Center for Business and Economic Research in Regional Economic Development," Readings in Business and Economic Research, (AUBER--Association for University Business and Economic Research, January 1990), pp.121-136 (co-authored).
"Financing Public Infrastructure Through Impact Fees on New Residential Construction: Economic Realities and Consequences," Readings in Business and Economic Research, (AUBER--Association for University Business and Economic Research, February 1989), pp. 1-8 (co-authored).
"Forecasting Local Business Activity from Aggregate Indicators," The Annals of Regional Science, Vol. 22(1), March 1988 (co-authored).
"Metropolitan Area Location Decisions of Wholesale Trade Firms,” Economic Development Quarterly, Vol. 1(4) November 1987 (co-authored).
"The Role of Non-Manufacturing Export Base Industries in Regional Economic Development," Readings in Business and Economic Research Management, (AUBER--Association for University Business and Economic Research, October 1987), pp. 77-86 (co-authored).
"Factors in the Adoption of Industrial Development Incentives by States," Applied Economics, Vol. 19(1), January 1987.
"Factors in the Location of Wholesale Trade Firms in a High Growth Economy," Readings in Business and Economic Research Management, (AUBER--Association for University Business and Economic Research, February 1987), pp.52-69 (co-authored).
"Supply Side Considerations in the Location of Industry in Suburban Communities: Empirical Evidence from the Philadelphia SMSA," Land Economics, Vol. 62(1), February 1986.
"State Industrial Development Incentives and Employment Growth in Multi State SMSAs," Growth and Change, Vol. 15(4), October 1984.
"A Model of Preserving the Built Environment," Review of Regional Studies, Vol. 13(1), 1984 (co-authored).
"State Limitations on Property Tax Revenue Growth and the Local Public Sector Labor Market," Western Tax Review, Vol. 4(1), Spring 1983.
"Intercity Migration and Employment Growth in the Japanese Urban Economy," Regional Studies, Vol. 11(3), 1979.
"Migration and Urban Economic Development," Chapter 4 in The Growth and Management of the Japanese Urban System, (ed) Norman Glickman, (New York: Academic Press), 1979.
Other Publications:
Factors in the Growth and Development of the U.S. Space Industry. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research, Final Report/Monograph, October 1999.
Potential Impact of VentureStar on the State of Florida. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research, Final Report/Monograph, August 1999.
Imperial Tombs of China: Visitor Profile and Economic Impact. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research, Final Report/Monograph, January 1998.
The Economic Impact of the Orlando Center for the Performing Arts. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research, Final Report/Monograph, February 1998.
Employability Skills Training Program for Inmates. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research. Final Report/Monograph, January 30, 1997.
Phase I Feasibility Study of Earth Station I: A Major Space-Theme Attraction. University of Central Florida, Center for Business and Economic Research. Final Report/Monograph, October 1, 1996.
Long Term Economic Data and Forecasts for the U.S. and Orange County: 1975 through 2025. Prepared for the Orlando Utilities Commission, January, 1994.
The Economic Impact of the Construction of the Stanton Energy Center Unit II on the Orlando Economy. Prepared for the Orlando Utilities Commission, September 1993.
Port of Fort Pierce Economic Development Analysis. Prepared for the St. Lucie County Port and Airport Authority, July 1991.
The Impact of the Orlando Magic on the Economy of Central Florida. IMPACT, September 1990.
The Economic Impact of Central Florida's High Technology Industries. IMPACT, August 1990.
The Impact of NASA on the Economies of Brevard County and the Central Florida Region. IMPACT, February 1990.
An Analysis of Central Florida's Wholesale Distribution Industry. Prepared for the Industrial Development Commission of Mid Florida, Inc., June 1986.
Poverty Amidst Plenty: The Economic Status of Minorities in the Orlando, MSA. Prepared for the Orlando Minority Taskforce, City of Orlando, Orlando, Fl., October, 1988.
FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS
The Economic Importance of the LYNX Transit System to the Central Florida Economy. Funded by the Central Florida Regional Transit Authority in the amount of $35,000, December 2002.
Assessment of the Technical and Economic Feasibility of Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Technology for Transportation Projects in the State of Florida. Funded by Metroplan Orlando And The Florida High Tech Corridor Council in the amount of $50,000 October 15, 2001.
The Potential Economic Benefits for Florida of the Evolving U.S. Space Industry. Funded by Enterprise Florida in the amount of $119,878 April 1999.
The Florida-Canada Linkage Institute. Funded by the Office of Tourism and Economic Development, Office of the Governor, State of FL & UCF Academic Affairs in the amount of $57,500, January 1998.
A Feasibility Study for a UCF Metropolitan Studies Center. Funded by UCF Academic Affairs, Division of Sponsored Research in the amount of $50,000, August 1997.
The Economic Impact of a Performing Arts Center on Orlando and Orange County. Funded by City of Orlando and University of Central Florida in the amount of $27,020, August 1997.
The Economic Impact of the Imperial Tombs of China Exhibit on the Metro Orlando Economy. Funded by Orlando Museum of Art and the University of Central Florida in the amount of $30,013, May 1997.
Employability Skills Training Program. Funded by the Florida Department of Corrections in the amount of $60,000, July 1996.
Earth Station 1 Planning Study. Funded by Florida Technological Research & Development Authority in the amount of $17,000 in May 1996.
IMPACT study series project. Funded by Barnett Banks of Central Florida in the amount of $189,000 over the period 1985-1990.
The Establishment of a Center for Business and Economic Research. Funded by the UCF Division of Sponsored Research for a five year period in the amount of $25,000. Funded in May 1989. (co-investigator)
Family Linkages, Information Costs and Participation in Public Assistance Programs. Funded by UCF Division of Sponsored Research in the amount of $9,960 in May 1988.
Orlando's Black Unemployment and Underemployment Issues of the 80s (co investigator). Funded by City of Orlando in the amount of $20,534 on June 1, 1987. (co-investigator)
The Effects of Unemployment Insurance on the Duration and Outcome of the Job Search of Unemployed Workers. Funded by UCF Division of Sponsored Research in the amount of $5,000 on May 1, 1987.
A Study of the Economic Importance of the Orlando International Airport. Funded by Sun Bank in the amount of $22,900. Funded in February 1986. (co-investigator)
An Economic Analysis of Central Florida Distributive Trades Sector. Funded by Danis Industries, Inc. in the amount of $9,520 on June 6, 1985. (co-investigator)
A combined time series/input output forecasting model for the Central Florida economy. Funded by UCF Division of Sponsored Research in the amount of $4,993 on May 6, 1985.
CONSULTING FOR GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT GROUPS
Economic Consultant for City of Orlando Mayor’s Office. Conducted study for admission pricing at Science Centers in large U.S. urban areas.
Economic Consultant for City of Orlando Mayor’s Office. Prepared economic impact analysis of a proposed performing arts center.
Economic Consultant for Orlando Museum of Art. Prepared economic impact analysis of the Imperial Tombs of China Exhibition.
Economic Consultant for Florida Department of Corrections. Developed a plan and curriculum structure for teaching employability skills to youthful offenders in Florida prisons.
Economic Consultant to Orlando Utilities Commission. Prepared economic impact study of the construction of new power plants and provided long term economic forecasts to be used in planning efforts.
Economic Consultant for the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Prepared economic sections of council report on Magnetic Levitation Rail Proposal.
Economic Consultant for St. Lucie County Port and Airport Authority. Formulate economic development strategies for the Port of Fort Pierce and analyze the economic impact of these strategies on St. Lucie County.
Economic Consultant for the Orange County FL. Planning Commission on Long Range Forecasting and Economic Impact Analysis.
Economic Consultant for the City of Orlando Poverty Task Force, Orlando Florida. Prepared reports and advised task force on policy issues relating to economic problems of Orlando's minority residents.
Visiting Scholar Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Division of Economic Development and Public Finance. Development of recommendations for policy positions with respect to economic development, public finance and environmental and land use issues.
Economic Consultant for the City of Louisville, Kentucky. Preparation of a comparative study of the fiscal and economic impact of central city annexation on surrounding metropolitan areas.
Public Finance Consultant for the Delaware County Pennsylvania Planning Department, Media, Pennsylvania. Prepared the county's Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP) to be used as the county's qualifying document for U.S. Economic Development Administration economic assistance.
Regional Economic Consultant for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Long range forecasts of manufacturing employment for the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.
SELECT PRIVATE SECTOR CONSULTING
Market feasibility study of a neighborhood shopping center in support of client's rezoning application before the Orange County FL. zoning board. Prepared written report and testified before zoning board. Application approved--1986.
Market feasibility study of retail auto mall in support of client's rezoning application before the Seminole County FL. zoning board. Prepared written report and testified before zoning board. Application approved--1988.
Review economic impact section of Maglev Highspeed Transit project for East Central Florida Regional Planning Commission and testify before Florida High Speed Rail Commission. 1989.
Utilization study of various configurations of a proposed high-speed magnetic levitation rail system in the tourist district of Orlando Florida. Retained by International Drive Merchants Association. 1989.
Analysis of financial viability of Maglev High Speed Transit project. Retained by applicant. Prepared report and testified at administrative hearing. Application approved. 1990.
Analysis of price discrimination issues in regional cable television industry in support of client's arguments in a public hearing on a proposed cable television ordinance by the Orange County, Florida County Commission. Prepared written report and testified before County Commission. Client's position supported by Commission. 1990.
Analysis of the effects of an airport privilege fee on off-airport rental car companies on rental car usage and airport authority revenues at the Orlando International Airport. Prepared report and testified before airport authority--1991.
Economic Consultant for Harris Corporation, Semiconductor sector. Development of a long term business economics education program for executives, managers and supervisory employees. 1991.
Analysis of the effects of residential housing impact fees on the Central Florida housing industry and the Central Florida economy for the Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida. Prepared analysis and testified before Seminole and Orange County Commissions. 1993.