Mark Holmgren, PhD
Assistant Professor Work Ph: (509) 359-4320
Department of Economics Cell Ph: (509) 592-0271
Eastern Washington University E-mail:
Cheney, WA 99004
Education
Ph.D., Economics, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 2005-2010
Dissertation Topic: Three Essays Identifying Consumer Behavior by Groups
Committee: Dr. Vicki McCracken, Dr. Jill McCluskey, & Dr. Ron Mittelhammer
M.S., Economics, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 2002-2003
Advisor: Dr. Basudeb Biswas
B.S., Mathematics, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 1999-2002
A.S., General Studies, College of Eastern Utah, Price, UT, 1995-1996 & 1998-1999
Fields
Applied Microeconomics, Transportation Economics, Economics of Education
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Econ 100 Gen. Ed. Economics, Econ 200 Intro. to Microeconomics, Econ 304, Interm. Microeconomic Theory, Econ 430 Mathematical Economics, Econ 498 Behavioral Economics Badm 500 Economic Analysis, Badm 515 Managerial Economics, Eastern Washington University, Fall 2013 to present
Visiting Assistant Professor, Econ 100 General Education Economics, Econ 200 Introduction to Microeconomics, Econ 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics, Econ 404, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Econ 430 Mathematical Economics, Badm 500 Economic Analysis, Eastern Washington University, Fall 2010 to Summer 2013
Lecturer, EconS 101 Fundamentals of Microeconomics, Washington State University, Fall 2006 & Spring 2010 (284 Student Enrollment)
Teaching Assistant, EconS 101 Fundamentals of Microeconomics, 102 Fundamentals of Macroeconomics, 301 Intermediate Micro Theory, Fall 2005 – Spring 2006
Adjunct Professor, Econ 111 Economic Principles & Problems – Macro (taught ten times), Econ 112 Economic Principles & Problems – Micro (taught seven times), Brigham Young University – Idaho, Winter 2004 – Summer 2005
Journal Articles Refereed
Holmgren, Mark, and Vicki McCracken. “What Affects Demand for ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’?” Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, vol. 23, no. 1, 2014.
Holmgren, Mark, Vicki McCracken, and Jill McCluskey. “Should I Ski Today? The Economics of Ski Resort Season Passes.” Leisure/Loisir, vol. 40, no. 2, 2016.
Holmgren, Mark. “From Continuous to Discrete: An Alternative Approach to Teaching Consumer Choice.” Journal of Economics Teaching, forthcoming.
Journal Articles Non-Refereed
Holmgren, Mark, David Bunting. “Identifying the True Costs of College Attendance.” Final Report to Eastern Washington University, February 2015.
Holmgren, Mark, Kenneth L. Casavant, and Eric L. Jessup. “Evaluation of Fuel Usage Factors in Highway Construction in Oregon.” SPR 668, Oregon Department of Transportation, May 2010.
Holmgren, Mark, Kenneth L. Casavant, and Eric L. Jessup. “Review of Transportation Costs for Alternative Fuels.” SFTA Research Report #25, December 2007.
Casavant, Kenneth L., Eric L. Jessup, and Mark Holmgren. “Program Scoping/State of Practice for Washington State.” Final Report to the Washington State Department of Transportation, June 2007.
Casavant, Kenneth L., Eric L. Jessup, and Mark Holmgren. “Prioritization and Funding of Transportation Security Projects for Washington State.” Final Report to the Washington State Department of Transportation, June 2007.
Holmgren, Lyle N., E. Bruce Godfrey, DeeVon Bailey, Dustin Rigby, and Mark Holmgren. “Historical Cash Prices, Futures and Basis for Selected Agricultural Commodities Produced in Utah – 1990 to 2004.” Extension Publication AG/Econ/2005-01.
Working Papers
Holmgren, Mark, and Vicki McCracken. “What School Did You Go To? Measuring the Effects of Background & High Schools on Student Success in Washington.”
Holmgren, Mark. “Does Giffen Behavior Exist in Academic Learning?”
Holmgren, Mark, and David Bunting. “Costs of College Attendance.”
Presentations
Holmgren, Mark. “Utilizing the Dating Market to Understand Economics,” selected paper at the 27th Annual Teaching Economics Conference in Pittsburg, PA,
February 18 – 20, 2016.
Holmgren, Mark. “Advanced Topics in Micro: Can Consumer Theory be Taught in Principles?” selected paper at the 11th Annual Economics Teaching Conference in Dallas, TX, November 5 – 6, 2015.
Holmgren, Mark. Session Chair and discussant at WEAI Annual Conference in Honolulu, HI, June 28 – July 2, 2015.
Bunting, David and Mark Holmgren. “Costs of College Attendance in Washington State,” selected paper at the 49th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference in Bellingham, WA, April 22 – 24, 2015.
Holmgren, Mark. “Does Giffen Behavior Exist Among College Students?” selected paper at 4th Annual AEA Conference on Teaching and Research on Economic Education in Washington DC, May 28 – 30, 2014.
Holmgren, Mark. “Additive Applications: Expanding the Use of a Pit Market Game,” selected paper at 9th Annual Economics Teaching Conference in Austin, TX, October 24-25, 2013.
Holmgren, Mark. “Does Giffen Goods Exist in Academic Learning,” selected paper at WEAI Annual Conference in Seattle, WA, June 28 – July 2, 2013.
Holmgren, Mark. Session Chair and discussant at WEAI Annual Conference in Seattle, WA, June 28 – July 2, 2013.
Holmgren, Mark and Vicki McCracken. “What School Did You Go To? Evaluating the Influence of High School on College Student Success in Washington State,” selected paper at the 46th Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference in Seattle, WA, May 16–18, 2012.
Holmgren, Mark. “Understanding Economics Using Dating Dilemmas,” selected paper at the 7th Annual Economics Teaching Conference in New Orleans, LA, October 28, 2011.
Holmgren, Mark and Vicki McCracken. “Identifying Student Success at a Land Grant Institution,” selected paper at 2010 AAEA, CAES, & WAEA Joint Meeting in Denver, CO, July 25-27, 2010.
Presentations (cont.)
Casavant, Ken, Mark Holmgren, and Eric Jessup. “Developing New Fuel Factors for Construction Project Costs: A Case Study of Transportation Projects,” selected paper at the 3rd International Symposium on Agricultural Research in Athens, Greece, July 17, 2010
Holmgren, Mark, Ken Casavant, and Eric Jessup. “Evaluating the Current Practice of the Fuel Price Adjustment in the State of Oregon,” selected paper at the 44th Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference in Missoula, MT, May 20–21, 2010.
Holmgren, Mark, Ken Casavant, and Eric Jessup. “Improving Fuel Price Adjustments for State Departments of Transportation: A National Survey of Practice,” selected paper at 51st Annual Transportation Research Forum in Arlington, VA, March 11-13, 2010.
Holmgren, Mark. “Estimating the Demand for a Ski Resort,” selected paper at WEAI Annual Conference in Honolulu, HI, June 29 – July 3, 2008.
Holmgren, Mark. Session Chair and discussant at WEAI Annual Conference in Honolulu, HI, June 29 – July 3, 2008.
Honors
President, National Economic Teaching Association, November 2015 – present
Vice President, National Economic Teaching Association, October 2013 – November 2015
Board Member, National Economic Teaching Association, February 2012 – present
Faculty Senate Member, EWU, September 2015 – present
University Facilities Committee Member, EWU, September 2016 – present
Critical Foundations CPAC Board Member, EWU, March 2015 – present
Undergraduate Affairs Council Committee Member, EWU, September 2013 – June 2016
Student Success Committee Member, EWU, March 2012 – June 2013
Strategic Planning Committee Member, EWU, April 2011 – October 2011
Graduate & Student Professional Association Senate Member, WSU, Sept. 2008 - May 2009
School of Economic Sciences Graduate Student Travel Subsidy, July 2008
Graduate School Scholar Award, Fall 2005 – Spring 2007
Graduate Student Assistantship, Fall 2005 – Spring 2010
Extracurricular Student of the Year, College of Science, USU, May 2002
Excellence Award, Extension Committee, USU, May 2002
Second Runner-up Mr. CEU, College of Eastern Utah, February 1999
Eagle Scout, Sandy, UT, 1995
Professional Membership
American Economic Association
National Economic Teaching Association
Western Economics Association International
References
Dr. Vicki McCracken
Professor
School of Economic Sciences
Washington State University
PO Box 646210
Pullman, WA 99164
Ph: 509-335-4728
Dr. Jill McCluskey
Professor
School of Economic Sciences
Washington State University
PO Box 646210
Pullman, WA 99164
Ph: 509-335-2835
Dr. Ken Casavant
Professor
School of Economic Sciences
Washington State University
PO Box 646210
Pullman, WA 99164
Ph: 509-335-1608