Richard McGrath

Professor Georgia Southern University

  • Savannah GA

Professor McGrath researches immigration, consumer survey methodology, and applied microeconomics

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Georgia Southern University

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Areas of Expertise

Applied Microeconomics
Immigration
Public Finance
Tourism
Survey Methodology
Consumer Prices
Forensic Economics

Accomplishments

Fellow (elected), Academy of Economics and Finance

2017

Service Fellow (elected), Academy of Economics and Finance

2014

Service Fellow (Past-President) Academy of Economics and Finance

2010

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Education

University of Virginia

Ph.D

Economics

1997

University of Virginia

MA

Economics

1990

Framingham State College

B.A.

Economics

1987

Media Appearances

Several Savannah businesses suddenly closing doors

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2019-01-09

"If the owners are considering closing they will look at the post-holiday season for closure, the reason is, you get your last big bump of sales before closing the business," said Dr. Richard McGrath, an Economics professor at Georgia Southern University.

McGrath said the closings aren't a reflection of the local economy. He said these businesses most likely closed for unrelated reasons.

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Gas prices down in GA, but experts say it won't last long

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2019-01-07

"It looks like the future prices are higher in gasoline could be 20 cents more expensive in April than it is now and the future prices suggest it will stay at a level like that for the summer and into the fall and then it make dip down in a little while," said Georgia Southern University Economics Professor, Dr. Richard McGrath.

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A closer look: Understanding tariffs and impact on farmers

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2018-07-25

If you have forgotten the ins and outs of high school or college classes on trade, Dr. Richard McGrath has a quick refresher course.

"The simple idea of a tariff is that it's a tax on imports," said the economics professor at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong campus.

Imports are goods that come into the country...

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