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Jacqueline Brux
Professor
Discipline: Economics
Office: 225B South Hall
Phone: 715-425-3335
Email: jacqueline.m.brux@uwrf.edu
Research Interests:
Women in Development, Economic Reform in Cuba, Economic Reform in Ghana, Economic Liberalization in Mexico, Economic Transition in Russia, Economic Liberalization in Cuba, Economic Reform in Vietnam
Current Research:
Gender Considerations in Rural Development and Micro-Enterprise Credit among Indigenous People in Latin America: A Select Survey and Analysis of the Literature
Books
- Economic Issues and Policy, South-Western College Publishing, 3rd edition and 4th editions, 2004 and 2007
- Study Guide to Economic Issues and Policy, South-Western College Publishing, 3rd and 4th editions, 2004 and 2007
- Instructor's Manual with Test Bank to Economic Issues and Policy, South-Western College Publishing, 3rd edition, March 2004
- Economic Issues and Policy, co-author Janna Cowen, South-Western College Publishing, 1st and 2nd editions, 2002 and 1999, 420 and 402 pages, respectively
- Study Guide to Economic Issues and Policy, co-author Janna Cowen, South-Western College Publishing, 1st and 2nd editions, 2002 and 1999, 141 and 130 pages, respectively
- Instructor's Manual with Test Bank to Economic Issues and Policy, co-author Janna Cowen, South-Western College Publishing, 1st and 2nd editions, 2002 and 1999, 161 and 137 pages, respectively
Papers
- "Underrepresented U.S. Students and International Study," paper presented at the poster session of the Council on International Educational Exchange Conference, Underrepresented Faces and Nontraditional Places, November 2002; poster also presented at the UW-River Falls poster session, April 2003
- A Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Economic Reform on the Quality of Life in Cuba and Vietnam, The Center for Economic Research, UW-River Falls, March 2002, and UW-River Falls Research Day Poster Session, April 2002
- "Economic Reform in Cuba," Conference Proceedings and Presentation, International Business and Economics Conference, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin, October 2001
- Voices From Seattle to Washington: Neo-Liberalism and Poverty in the Third World (poster), with "Neo-Liberalism in Mexico" (paper), UW-River Falls Research Day Poster Session, April 2000
- "Structural Reform & the 1990s: A Comparative Study & Synthesis of Faculty Development & Exchange," Council on International Educational Exchange: www.ciee.org/IFDS/Evaluations/index.htm, March 2000, 39 pages
- "Economic Reform in Ghana: A Case Study with Implications for Sub-Saharan African Countries Engaged in Economic Reform," International Third World Studies Journal & Review, Oct. 1999, 9 pages
- "Economic Reform in Ghana," paper presented at the Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, Oct. 1998
- "Women and Deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa," paper presented at the Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, October 1994
- "Doing Business in the Russian Economy in Transition," co-author Jacque Foust, paper presented at the Midwest Economic Association, Chicago, March 1994
- "Rural Women and Agricultural Price Adjustment in Sub-Saharan Africa," paper presented at the Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, Oct. 1993
- "A Quality of Life Index for Women in Third World Countries," co-author Glenn Potts, paper presented at the Midwest Economic Association, Chicago, March 1992
- Women in Development: Guidelines for Farming Systems Research in Burkina Faso, consultant report, Winrock International, 1991, 60 pages
- "International Indebtedness," Magill's Survey of Social Science: Economics, Salem Press, Oct. 1991, 7 p.
- "International Debt and a Standard of Living Index," co-author Glenn Potts, paper presented at the Midwest Economic Association, St. Louis, April 1991
- Incorporating Multicultural Perspectives into Economics Curriculum, ed., and primary contributor, Department of Economics, unpublished, UW-River Falls, August 1990, 205 pages
- "Foreign Debt and the Standards of Living in Developing Countries," co-author Glenn Potts, paper presented at the Midwest Economic Association, Chicago, March 1990
- Economic Analysis of Buffer Stocks to Stabilize the International Grain Markets: A Literature Review. Discussion Paper Series, Number 116, Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Center for Research on Economic Development, University of Michigan, September 1986, 406 pages
Scholarly Service and Honors:
- International Coordinator, College of Business and Economics, 2002/03 to present
- Coordinator, Association for International Development, 2002/03 to present
- Coordinator, Workshop on International Development, August 2002 and September 2004
- Coordinator, Association for International Development Speakers' Bureau (in progress)
- Coordinator, Curricular Resources for International Development (videos, faculty summaries/feedback, questions for discussion, and answers)
- Speaker, UWRF, International Opportunities for Students, College of Business and Economics Panel Discussion, Fall 2004
- College of Business and Economics International Resource Room (information on study abroad, international faculty development seminars, sources of funding, conferences, international videos, papers, etc.), Fall 2004 - Present
- Adviser, Student Economic Association, 2003/04 to present
- Writer and coordinator, UWRF Association for International Development Web Site, www.uwrf/aid
- Coordinator, UWRF Association for International Development
- Member, UWRF College of Business and Economics Faculty Development Committee, 2003/04
- McNair Faculty Adviser for two student projects: Baptiste Uwimana, "Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) - An Economic Model for West Africa: How to Regain The Path To Prosperity and Economic Growth;" and Kao Seng Lor, "China: The Affect of China's Population on its Physical Quality of Life."
- Coordinator and/or Presenter, World Food Day; November, 1989-2006
- Presenter, Faculty Development Seminar, UWRF, "The Benefits of International Faculty Development Seminars," August 2002
- Member, International Programs Committee, 2002-present
- Member, International Studies Committee, 1998-2003
- Member, UWRF College of Business and Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee
Institutional and Community Service:
- Speaker, international and domestic economic and social justice topics; for Journey House Campus Ministry; Campus and Community Fighting Hunger and Homelessness (student organization; River Falls Community; St. Bridget Church, 1999-2006)
- Speaker, international topics, elementary and high schools, numerous times
- Member, Bread for the World (citizens' lobby on social and economic justice issues), 1973-present; and St. Bridget Church Social Justice Committee, 19991-present
- Coordinator, River Falls Campus and Community Peace and Justice Group, 2003-2004
- Participant, River Falls Community Study Group Project on Poverty, 1997
Grants:
- 2004: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-River Falls Institutional Enhancement Grant, Continuation and Conclusion of the UW-System Institute for Global Studies Grant, "Curricular Resources for Global Development."
- 2003: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-River Falls Institutional Enhancement Grant, "The Second Annual Workshop on International Development," $1,559.
- 2002/2003: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-System CIBER Grant, "International Enhancement of the College of Business and Economics," $5,800.
- 2002/2003: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-River Falls Institutional Enhancement Grant, "A Workshop on International Development," $900.
- 2002: Recipient and Lead Researcher, UW-River Falls Race and Ethnicity Grant, "Underrepresented Faces and Nontraditional Places," $2,510.
- 2002: Recipient, UW-River Falls Faculty Development Grant, "Gender Considerations in Rural Development and Micro-Enterprise Credit among Indigenous People in Latin America," $1,425.
- 2001: Recipient, UW-River Falls Retraining/Renewal Grant, "Contemporary Cuba"
- 1999: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-River Falls Institutional Enhancement Grant, "Center for Economic Research," $630
- 1998: Recipient and Coordinator, UW-River Falls Classroom Improvement Grant, Video Purchases for Introduction to International Studies," $750
- 1990/1991: Recipient and Project Director, "Incorporating Multicultural Perspectives into Economics Curriculum," Undergraduate Teaching Improvement council Grant, $7,780
- 1990/2000: Several UW-River Falls Faculty Development Grants, Knowles International Grants, Professional Faculty Development (Travel) Grants, and Retraining/Renewal Grants
Award:
- Recipient of Diversity Award (Outstanding Faculty or Staff Recognition), UW-River Falls, April 2004
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