The American Institute for Economic Research (AEIR) published “How Yellowstone Portrays the American Creed” and “Reputation Works Better Than Regulation: Why Demand Should Determine Prices” by Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration. Real Clear Markets also published Dr. Josephson’s second article.

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, had her article, “Applying the Eras of Fair Trade to the Product Life Cycle Theory,” featured in the Pennsylvania Economic Review (Spring, 2022, v. 29). The review is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Economic Association and is a refereed journal publishing scholarly articles on economics and finance.

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, was a panelist for the 2023 PA Education Policy Fellowship Program last week. Josephson and colleagues from Temple University, Team PA, and the Mechanicsburg School District discussed “Ready for Success—21st Century Skills,” which was part of a broader discussion about “Ready for Success in College, Career, and Citizenship.”

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, was quoted as an expert in “Retailers are embracing alternative payment methods, though cards are still king,” which was published on the National Retail Federation website on Dec. 1. Among other thoughts, Josephson noted, “Given that alternative forms of compensation have been sprouting up in the workplace for quite some time—it is no longer about just the salary, but also the perks of the position and benefits packages—it is only natural for consumers to desire alternative forms in the marketplace as well.”

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, was cited as an expert in the Nov. 14 U.S. News & World Report article “What is Dynamic Pricing, and Why Has It Made Everything So Expensive?” Among other concerns regarding dynamic pricing, Dr. Josephson noted, “When done poorly, dynamic pricing can tarnish the reputation of a firm and the valuation of a brand—especially if a customer feels they have been taken advantage of.” 

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, has had several pieces published by the American Institute for Economic Research including: “Why Political Interference in Big Tech Continues to be a Big Mistake,” “The Rise of ESG, Replacing Strategy with Standards,” “Why Workplace Skills Rather Than Leadership Strategies Should be Prioritized,” and “Work Won’t Love you Back.”

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, recently published “Who is to Blame in the Moral Marketing Game” on the American Institute for Economic Research and “Why Job Turnover is so High for Gen Z” on the Foundation for Economic Freedom websites. She also was the guest expert on the Consumer Choice Center’s podcast, “Don’t worry, Elon, ESG is a Pay-to-Play Racket.”

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, had two articles published recently at the American Institute for Economic Research— “Forgotten Factors in the Student Debt Debate” and “The PFAS Packaging Predicament: McDonald’s Isn’t Loving it.”

After a double-blind review process, Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor of business administration, has had her paper “Implications for the Mainstreaming of Fair Trade,” accepted for publication in the Pennsylvania Economic Review. In June, Dr. Josephson will present the article at the Pennsylvania Economic Association Conference in Erie, where she also will chair a breakout session.

The Pennsylvania Economic Review is featured in Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Economics & Finance and articles are listed in the EBSCO database with full-text reference. PER is also listed in ABDC Journal Quality List.

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, professor of business administration, will be a speaker during this summer’s FreedomFest in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Josephson will be among a group of distinguished speakers that include 2020 Presidential candidate Andrew Yang, business leader Steve Forbes, and faculty and experts from across the globe.