Joseph M. Prinzinger, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
School of Business and Economics
Lynchburg College
Experience/Background
Dr. Prinzinger received his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University in 1974. He has taught at several large universities such as California State University, Northridge and Clemson University. He came to Lynchburg College in 1998 and fell in love with its caring and mentoring attitude towards students. He is committed to the liberal arts educational tradition, since it best trains students for the ever changing environment of a globally competitive world.
Degrees and Certifications
- B. S. Economics
1969 Rider University - Ph.D.
1974 Georgia State University
Teaching Areas
Dr. Prinzinger has taught may different Economic courses including:
- Principles of Economics - Micro
- Principles of Economics - Macro
- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
- Managerial Economics
- Money and Banking
- Industrial Organization and Policy
- Economic History of the United States
He loves to teach Micro and Macro Principles of Economics. But, his all time favorite course is Economic History of the United States. This is a year long course that is jointly taught with a History professor.
Professional Associations and Affiliations
- International Atlantic Economic Society
- Chair, School of Business and Economics Curriculum Committee
- Member, Steering Committee of the History Center of Lynchburg College
- Member, Planning and Resources Committee
Professional and Research Interests
Professor Prinzinger has written many professional papers in the area of Applied Microeconomics. Among the topics researched are health economics, sports economics, and monopsony. He has published articles in several journals including the Atlantic Economic Journal, the Southern Economic Journal and the Eastern Economic Journal.
Personal Information and Interests
Professor Prinzinger loves to fish. He often takes his wife and two children fishing in all kinds of strange and interesting places. When he is not fishing, he is hunting. He is also an avid racquetball player. Most days will find him on a court instead of eating lunch. Finally, he likes to restore antique machinery.
You may contact me at (434) 544-8329 or E-mail: prinzinger@lynchburg.edu.