Jonathan Silberman

Title: Professor of Economics
Office: 302 Elliott Hall
Phone: (248) 370-4966
Email: [email protected]

Education:
Florida State University, Ph.D. Economics

Biography:
Dr. Jonathan Silberman comes to Oakland University from Arizona State University at the West campus where he was dean of the School of Management from 1992 to 2000 and Professor of Economics from 2000 to 2005. His previous tenured appointments were at the University of Baltimore, where he was Associate Dean of the Merrick School of Business and Chair of the Economics & Finance Department and Old Dominion University. He also held a research appointment at ABT Associates, Inc. He has served as an advisor and consultant to the cities of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond, as well as to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Virginia Port Authority, Colonial Williamsburg, the Greater Baltimore Committee, the (Virginia) Governor's Economic Advisory Council, Baltimore's Regional Economic Development Committee, and The Future of Hampton Roads. He served on the Board of the Peoria Economic Development Group as its Chair and the Surprise Economic Development Group, both located in metropolitan Phoenix. Dr. Silberman designed a computer database and leading economic index for Baltimore, which was featured each week in a special section of the Baltimore Sun. He was the project director of the 1992 International Scorecard for Maryland and past editor of Tidewater Economic Report.

Teaching interests: 
Public policy, economics for managers, regional economic development, & business ethics.

Research interests: 
A consistent thread in my research is public policy, a research agenda focused on addressing actual and immediate problems. My research is in the areas of regional economic development, valuing environmental and recreation resources, discrimination, technology-transfer, foreign direct investment, and public choice.

Awards:
Best Paper Award for 2018, Review of Regional Studies, April 2018

Journals and Articles:

Hodge, T. , Orzach, R. , Silberman, J. (2023). Higher Education Decision on Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate. Applied Economics Letters. 30(7), 11

Silberman, J. , Mukherji, N. (2019). Knowledge Flows between Universities and Industry: Impact of Distance, Technology Compatibility and Ability to Diffuse Knowledge. Journal of Technology Transfer. 23

Silberman, J. , Mukherji, N. (2018). Knowledge Flow Among US Metro Areas: Innovative Activity, Proximity, and the Border Effect. Review Of Regional Studies. 48(September 2018), 193-216

Mukherji, N. , Silberman, J. (2013). Absorptive Capacity, Knowledge Flows and Innovation in US Metropolitan Areas. Journal Of Regional Science.

Mukherji, N. , Silberman, J. (2011). Idea Generation: The Performance of U.S. States 1997–2007. Journal of Technology Transfer. 36(4), 417-447

Silberman, J. , Andereck, K. L.(2006). The Economic Value of Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation. Journal of Leisure Research. 38(2), 208-223

Silberman, J. , Friedman, J. (2003). University Technology Transfer: Do Incentives, Management, and Location Matter?. Journal of Technology Transfer. 2817-30

Silberman, J. , York, K. M., Zuidema, N. (1984). Area matching strategies used by young children. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. 38464-474

Silberman, J. , Durden, G. (1976). Determining Legislative Preference on the Minimum Wage: An Economic Approach. Journal Of Political Economy. 84(2), 317-329

Other Publications:

Silberman, J. (2021). Southeastern Michigan Economic Data Center. (pp. na). SBA Web Site.

Silberman, J. (2017). 10 Insights Published. (pp. na). Other (not in list).

Silberman, J. (2016). Huge Changes To Come In The Auto Industry. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2016). Corporate Taxes. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2016). Deep Dive into Clusters. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2016). Impact of the Minimum Wage. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Fiat-Chrysler Merger with GM?. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Moral Hazard vs Systemic Risk. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates in September?. (pp. 59). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Labor Market Better - But Not Vigorous. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). International Trade Boosts U.S. Economy. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Special Interests: Roadblocks to tax reform. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Real Estate Report Card. (pp. 2). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Economic Forecast: A Stronger Dollar, Falling Interest Rates and Perhpas Growth in Wages. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. (2015). Boosting Economic Growth. (pp. 1). Detroit Jewish News.

Silberman, J. Tracy, R. (2014). Consumer Confidence Index, Business Confidence Index, Policy Report, Expert Panel Forecast, Economy at a Glance. (pp. 8). Oakland University Website.

Silberman, J. Tracy, R. (2013). Consumer Confidence Index, Business Confidence Index, Policy Report, Expert Panel Forecast, Economy at a Glance. (pp. 8). Oakland University Website.

Mukherji, N. Silberman, J. Knowledge Flows, Absorptive Capacity and Innovation in US Metropolitan Areas. (pp. 46). N/A -- Not Applicable.

Mukherji, N. Silberman, J. (2009). Geographic Distribution of Biofuels Patents: A Shift-Share Analysis. (pp. N/A). N/A -- Not Applicable.

Mukherji, N. Silberman, J. (2008). Economic Impact of the Rochester Legacy Center. (pp. 36). Other (not in list).

Silberman, J. (2003). The Economic Importance of Fishing and Hunting. (pp. 97). Other (not in list).

Silberman, J. (2003). The Economic Importance of Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation. (pp. 90). Other (not in list).