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JOSEPH P. MAGADDINO

(1973), Professor.
B.A., Canisius College, Buffalo;
M.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs;
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Office: SPA 361
Phone: (562) 985-5061
E-mail: magaddin@csulb.edu

CURRENT POSITION

Professor and Chair of Economics

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

                  a.  Academic Administration and Related Activities

Chair, Department of Economics, 1982-present.  The Chair is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Department.  Overall responsibilities involve developing and managing a curriculum consisting of 17 full-time faculty and 15 part-time faculty members servicing approximately 600 FTES annually; supervising staff personnel; managing the department's fiscal resources; long-range forecasting of human and fiscal resources; and recruiting faculty and staff.

Director, Office of Economic Research, California State University, Long Beach 1990-present.  The Director coordinates and serves as a primary researcher in the preparation of the annual economic forecast of the Southern California Regional Economy.  The forecast addresses national, state and local economic performance.

Director, Master of Arts in Global Logistics,  California State University, Long Beach , 2001-present.  The Master of Arts in Global Logistics is a multidisciplinary program invloving the departments of Economics, Civil Engineering, Information Systems, Management, and Public Policy and Administration. 

Member, Executive Commiteee, Metrans: A Transportation Research Center, University of Southern California-California State University, Long Beach, 2002-present.  Metrans is a U.S. Department of Transportation funded transporation research center.  Metrans funds approximately $1 million of faculty research annually, focusing on goods movement.

Member, Advisory Board, Center for International Trade and Transportation, University Colllege Extension Services, California State University, Long Beach, 1999-present.  The Center for International Trade and Transporation serves as a link with the business community and other stakeholders for Metrans.   
                                                                                                                                                                                     November 30, 2005

Acting Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Outreach, School of Business Administration, 1987. The Associate Dean serves as the academic administrator in charge of faculty recruitment and development, enrollment and curriculum management, and community outreach.  The School is composed of 117 FTEF serving approximately 2400 FTES per semester.

Director, Center for Economic Education, 1986-87.  Center activities involve assisting school districts in the curricular development of economics programs at the primary and secondary level.  Fiscal support is obtained through extramural grant activities.  The primary thrust of the Center is to support the implementation of SB 1213 which requires a one semester high school course in economics.

Member, Advisory Council, Department of Economics and Statistics, California State University, Los Angeles, 1996-present.

Reviewer, External Review of the Department of Economics at California State University, Northridge, 1981; California State University, San Bernardino 1991; and  California Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2004.

                  b.  Professional Activities

Expert Witness, 1980-present, California (Los Angeles Superior Court, Orange County Superior Court, Long Beach Superior Court, Riverside Superior Court, and San Bernardino Superior Court) and Nevada (Clark County Superior Court).  Provide expert testimony regarding the valuation of economic loss which arise from a personal injury or wrongful death.  Evaluation of assets involved in the dissolution of marital contracts.

Principal, Economic Forecasting Group, 2003-present.  Economic Forecasting Group is a consulting firm providing regional economic forecasting and analysis to local governments, economic partnerships and private firms.

Member, Council on California Competitiveness, Capital and Economic Incentives Committee, 1992.  Govenor Wilson created the Council on California Competeiveness, headed by Peter Ueberroth and composed of business and civic leaders as well as academics, to devlop a series of recommendations to retain and attract businesses to the state.

Member, Advisory Board of Task Force studying the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Second Amendment Foundation, 1978-1979. 

                  c.  Community Activities

Member, Long Beach, Inc., 2002-present.  Long Beach, Inc., formerly Long Beach Strategic Marketing Inc., is a private-public partnership founded by Beverly O’Neill and Chris Pook.  The mission of Long Beach, Inc. is to retain and attract businesses in Long Beach.  Long Beach, Inc., recently changed their meeting schedule from monthly to bimonthly.                                                                                                                         

Director, Board of Directors, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2004-present.  Serve as the University’s representative to the Chamber.  The Chamber’s Directors meet monthly.

Member, Business Vitality Council, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, 2001-2005. Initially seved as a consultant and then as a member of the Council.  One of the outcomes of our research work led the Council to pursue the development of a new high school, with the cooperation of the Santa Ana Unified School District.  The new school would involve a joint effort by business and the school district to target students not intending to pursue higher education.  The curriculm would focus on the development of workplace skills. 

                  d.  Other Activities

Director, Board of Directors, Forty-Niner Shops, Inc., 1995-2001.  Served as one of two faculty members on a nine  member board.  The Forty-Niner Shops is a financial auxiliary of the California State University, Long Beach.  The campus bookstore and food services are managed by the Shops.  Gross revenues are approximately $22 million annually.

Director, Board of Directors, Century City Savings and Loan Association, 1987-1989.  Served as one of two outside members on a nine member board.  Century City Savings was a small financial institution with assets of $20-$30 million.  The Association was undercapitalized and the board worked closely with management to convince the shareholders that they either recapitalize or sell the Association.  After addressing problems with the portfolio and related matters the Association was sold at the end of 1989.

Chair, Finance Committee, Holy Family Cathedral School, Orange, California, 1991-1993.  The Finance Committee develops financial policy and oversees the budget of $1,800,000 - $2,000,000.

Chair, Finance Council, Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, California, 1993-2004.  The Finance Council develops financial policy and oversees the parish budget of approximately $2,400,000.

Commissioner, Charter Review Commission, City of Santa Ana, 1986-87.

Chairman, Ad hoc Citizens Traffic Study Committee for North Central Santa Ana, 1985-86.

PUBLICATIONS

                  a. Articles and Book Chapters

"Crime, Victim Compensation and the Supply of Offenses," Public Policy, Volume 21, No. 3, Summer 1973.

"Firearm Availability and Firearm Misuse," in Restricting Handguns, edited by Don B. Kates, Jr., (North River Press, Inc. 1979).

"Bureaucracy and Grants-in-Aid," Public Choice, Volume 34, No. 3-4, 1979 (Co-author: Roger Meiners).

"Proposition 13: A Public Choice Appraisal," Public Finance Quarterly, Volume 8, 1980 (Co-authors: Mark and Genia Toma).

"A Reanalysis of Deterrence and Gun Control," Atlantic Economic Journal, Volume 10, No. 3, 1982 (Co-author: Marshall Medoff).

"Homicides, Robberies and State `Cooling-Off' Schemes,"  in Why Handgun Bans Can't Work, Second Amendment Foundation, 1982 (Co-Author: Marshall Medoff).

"An Empirical Analysis of No-Fault Automobile Insurance," Evaluation Review, Volume 6, No. 3, 1982 (Co-author: Marshall Medoff).

"Firearm Control and Suicides," Evaluation Review, Volume 7, No. 3, 1983 (Co-author: Marshall Medoff).

"Handguns, Homicides, and the Gun Control Act of 1968," in Firearms and Violence: Issues of Regulation, edited by Don B. Kates, Jr. (Ballinger Press: 1984)  (Co-author: Marshall Medoff).

"Firearm Control Laws and Violent Crimes:  An Empirical Analysis," in Firearms and Violence:  Issues of Regulation, edited by Don B. Kates, Jr. (Ballinger Press: 1984) (Co-author:  Marshall Medoff).

"Evaluating Economic Losses in Personal Injuries," in Disability Analysis Handbook: Tools for Independent Practice, edited by Kenneth Anchor (Kendall Hunt: 1996) (Co-author: Peter B. Griffin).

                  b.  Forecasting Publications

1997-98 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 1997) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 1989-99 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 1997. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Economic Outlook for Southern California and the Nation,” Long Beach Business Journal, January 1998.  (Co-author Lisa M. Grobar).

1998-99 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 1998) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 1989-2000 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 1998. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

1999-2000 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 1999) (Co-author:    Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2000-01 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 1999. (Co-author: Lisa M.         Grobar).

2000-2001 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2000) (Co-author:    Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2001-02 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, December, 2000. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

2001-2002 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2001) (Co-author:    Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2002-03 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 2001. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

2002-2003 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2002) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2003-04 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 2002. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

2003-2004 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2003) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2004-05 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 2003. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

2004-2005 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2004) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The CSULB Economic Forecast for the Southern California Region,” 2005-06 Regional Economic Forecast for Southern California, Southern California Association of Governments, November, 2005. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

2005-2006 Economic Forecast: Southern California and its Counties, (University Publications: April 2005) (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

                  c.  Other Publications

"A Comparison of Retail Sales of Long Beach and Orange County," Outlook, Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 1982 (Co-author: Marshall Medoff).

 “Index of Regional Leading Economic Indicators,” published monthly in Employment Trends Monthly, Los Angeles, CA.  Southern California Association of Governments (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar), 1997-2001.

“The Outlook for 1997,” Long Beach Business Journal, January 1997. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Changing Composition of Regional Employment, 1986-96," Long Beach Business Journal, February 1997.

                  d. Grants & Contracts

Metrans Grant, “Managing Container Traffic Growth, Phase II, $30,000, 2005-2006.

Port of Long Beach Contract, “An Analysis of Manufacturing Exports and the Logistics Activities Associated with the Port of Long Beach,” $83,656, 2006.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Economic Impact of Sporting Events, prepared for the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, July 1997.  (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

Economic Impact of Formula One Racing, prepared for the Long Beach Grand Prix, November 1997.  (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

Economic Outlook for the City of Santa Monica, November 1999. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

Second Annual Economic Forecast Conference for the City of Santa Monica,  November 2000.  (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

Third Annual Economic Forecast Conference for the City of Santa Monica,  November 2001.  (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“PacifiCenter @ Long Beach: An Analysis of Employment Growth and Housing,” September 16, 2001. (Co-author: Lisa M.Grobar).  Revised and updated as “Douglas Park: An Analysis of Employment Growth and Housing.” 

“A Study of the Economies of Central Orange County and Occupational Forecast 2000-2007,” May 2002. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Occupational Forecast for the Long Beach Economy, 2000-2007,” July 2002. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Fourth Annual Economic Forecast for the City of Santa Monica, November 2002.  (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“The Economic Impact of Overnight Visitors in the Long Beach Economy,” April 2003. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“An Economic Analysis of the Revitalization of Rosecrans Boulevard,” May 2003. (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Ninth Annual Economic Forecast of the South Bay Economy,” October 2003 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Tenth Annual Economic Forecast of the South Bay Economy,” October 2004 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Economic Impact of California State University on the Region’s Economy,” February 2005 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Economic Impact of the Long Beach Airport,” March 2005 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar).

“Eleventh Annual Economic Forecast of the South Bay Economy,” October 2005 (Co-author:Lisa M. Grobar).

“Economic Impact of Grand Prix Automotive Museum,” October 2005 (Co-author:Lisa M. Grobar).

“Economic Impact of the Proposed Home Depot Design Center in Long Beach,” November 2005 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar.

“Economic Impact of the Proposed Sound Energy Solutions Liquified Natural Gas Terminal In Long Beach,” January 2007 (Co-author: Lisa M. Grobar and Kristen Monaco).

SPEECHES AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS (since January 2005 only)

“The National Econoic Outlook, 2005-2006,” presented to the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, February 2005.

“The Economic Impact of California State University, Long Beach,” presented to a vendors conference sponsored by the CSU and hosted by the CSULB Purchaing Department, April 20, 2005.

“The National Economic Outlook,” and “The Long Beach Outlook,” presented at the CSULB Regional Forecast Conference, May 19, 2005.

“The Economic Prospects for Long Beach,” half-hour interview by Frank Colonna for cable television, May 20, 2005.

“Economic Impact of California State University,” presented at Rotary of Long Beach, June 1, 2005.

“The Economic Outlook of the Long Beach Economy,” presented to the City of Long Beach Association of Managers, August 4, 2005.

“The Economic Impact of the Long Beach Airport,” presentation and question by the Transporation Infrastructure Subcommittee, City Council of Long Beach, October 11, 2005.

“The Economic Forecast of the South Bay,”  October 5, 2005.

“The Economic Impact of the Long Beach Airport,” presentation and questions by the Long Beach Airport Commission, October 29, 2005.

“The Growth of International Trade and the Challemges Facing the Regional Economy,”  Mobility 21 Conference sponsored by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, November 4, 2005.

“Long-term Trends in the Long Beach Economy and Law Enforcement Activities,”  Police Chief’s Forum, Long Beach, November 29, 2005.

“The Impact of Grand Prix Museum,” presented to City staff and RDA members, December 8, 2005.

CITATIONS IN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES (since January 2005 only, not a complete list)

Adam Aston in New York, with Michael Arndt in Chicago, and Wendy Zellner in Dallas, "From Choked Ports, Pricier Products, Business Week, May 9, 2005

Eddie North-Hager, "Some small South Bay Pavilion retailers are angry at being forced out," Daily Breeze, August 9, 2005

Felix Sanchez, “Experience' sets Trader Joes apart." Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, November 28, 2005

Felix Sanchez, "Cal State Long Beach has $1 billion economic impact on Southern California," Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, March 15, 2005

Gretchen Macchiarella, "Cuts at Naval Base won't hurt county, experts say." Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, May 21, 2005

Jason Gewirtz,  "Looking to move ahead," Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, November 15, 2005

Jason Gewirtz, "Looking to move ahead," Press - Telegram, November 14, 2005.

Matt Myerhoff "Ports Running Smoothly; China, Future Growth Are Variables." Orange County Business Journal, October 24, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan, "17% decline expected in local hiring." Daily Breeze, September 13, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan , "Area's economy set to boom." Daily Breeze, October 5, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan , "CEO says costs drove decision to leave area." Daily Breeze, November 11, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan, "Delta plans to close its call center near LAX," Daily Breeze,  July 15, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan, "Douglas Furniture goes global," Daily Breeze, August 5, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan, "Group urges drive to save jobs," Daily Breeze, November 18, 2005

Muhammed El-Hasan and Karl-Erik Stromsta, "Nissan denies plan to move," Daily Breeze, November 4, 2005

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES

Director, Business Management Institute, Summer 1987.  In conjunction with the Center for International Education the Institute developed and managed an instructional program for a group of French business officials.

Director, Enterprise Management Training Program, January 1989, November 1989, January 1990.  In conjunction with the Center of International Education, the Department of Economics developed and managed an instructional program for prominent business leaders from the People's Republic of China in the areas of economics, marketing, finance, management and accounting.  Approximately 120 individuals have completed this executive training program.

SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Chairman, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Budget Committee, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90

Member, University Task Force on Recruitment, Orientation and Mentoring of Faculty, 1986

Member, Ad hoc Planning Committee for Chairs Retreat, 1986

Member, Advisory Board, Center for Faculty Development, 1987-88, 1988-89

Member, University Task Force on Strategic Planning, 1987-88, 1988-89

Faculty Representative, On-Line Administration and Student Information System (OASIS) Implementation Committee, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92

Senator, Academic Senate, 1988-1991

Member, University Financial Affairs Council, 1990-92, 1993-98
                  Chair, University Financial Affairs Council, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98
                  Vice Chair, University Financial Affairs Council, 1993-94

Member, Resource Planning Process Task Force, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98

Member, University Student Fee Committee, 1996-97, 1997-98

Vice Chair, College Faculty Council, 1994-95, 1995-96

Chair, Evening Student Services Ad hoc Committee, 1994.

Chair, Vice Presidents' Task Force on the Organization of Academic Computing Services, 1995

Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Language Initiative, 1995-96

Member, Search Committee for Associate Vice President, University Relations and Development, 1996

Member, Search Committee for Director, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 1997

Member, College Sabbatical Leave Comitee, 2001-02
                  Chair, College Sabbatical Leave Committee, 2002-03

Member, College Scholarly and Creative Activitiies Award Committee, 2005-06

Member, Administrative Review Committee for Associate Vice Provost and Director of Strategic Planning, 2005-06

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Panelist, "Effective Recruitment" presented at CSULB Faculty Recruitment Workshop, sponsored by the Office of Faculty and Staff Relations.  1986.

Panelist, "The Role of Chair in the University," CSULB Faculty Development Workshop for Chairs and University Administrators, May 1987.

Participant, FIPSE Mentoring Project for New Faculty, CSULB 1987-89.  Served as faculty mentor.

Invited Paper, "Effective Faculty Recruitment on a National Market," presented at The California State University Faculty Recruitment Workshop, sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor.  April 1989.

Discussant, "The Importance of University Development," CSULB Academic Senate Retreat.  October 1989.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

     Institution/Employer                                                                  Dates                                                           Position

Department of Economics                                                             1982-Present                                                    Chairman
        California State University, Long Beach

Graduate Program in Global Logistics                                            2001-Present                                                    Director

Office of Economic Research                                                        1990-Present                                                    Director    
        California State University, Long Beach      

School of Business Administration                                                Jan.-Aug. 1987                                                Acting
        California State University, Long Beach                                                                                                       Associate Dean

Center for Economic Education                                                      1986-1987                                                      Director
        California State University, Long Beach

Department of Economics                                                            1982-Present                                                    Professor
        California State University,                                                    1977-1982                                                     Assoc. Prof.
        Long Beach                                                                          1973-1977                                                      Asst. Prof.

Department of Economics                                                             1980-1982;                                                   Visiting
        University of California, Irvine                                                    1986                                                         Lecturer

Department of Economics                                                             1972-1973                                                       Instructor
        Virginia Polytechnic Institute
        and State University

Department of Economics                                                            Summer 1971                                                  Visiting
        Lakehead University,                                                                                                                                   Lecturer
        Ontario, Canada

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES

American Economic Association                                                       Western Economic Association
National Association of Forensic Economics                                      Council of Supply Chain Management
Sigma Xi                                                                                            H.B. Earhart Fellow, 1971-72
Phi Beta Delta                                                                                   Bautzer Faculty University Advancement Award, 1996

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