Michael Quinn

Michael publishes in the areas of economic development and labor economics. He has published over twenty journal articles, numerous presentations and holds positions on editorial boards. He has taught fourteen different courses from first year undergrads through PhD, supervises honors theses and dissertations, and has multiple awards for teaching/advising. Michael has held leadership positions in First Year Programs, Honors Program and the PhD Programs at Bentley.

Education

• Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.S. Fairfield University

Teaching Interests

Economic Development, International Economics, Economics of the European Union, Research Methods

Research Interests

Development, International, Labor

Awards and Honors

• 2019, Adamian Award for Excellence in Teaching, Bentley University
• 2017, Honors Faculty of the Year, Bentley University
• 2015, Award for Excellence in Honors Capstone Advising, Bentley University
• 2014, Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University
• 2010, Cronin Award for Excellence in Advising , Bentley University
• 2001, Society of Distinguished Teaching Scholars of UNC - Chapel Hill, inducted in 2001., University of North Carolina
• 2000, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -Taner Award for Teaching Excellence, University of North Carolina
• 1999, UNC Chapel Hill - Economics Department Outstanding Teaching Fellow of the Year, UNC Department of Economics

Publications

Journal Articles

• Quinn, M. A., Robinson, S. (2020). College Athletes under Pressure: Eating Disorders among Female Track and Field Athletes. The American Economist, (65) 2 232-243.
• Ortmeyer, D. L., Quinn, M. A. (2020). Generating Economic Growth in Countries with Migration and Fractionalization. Business and Economics Research Journal, (11) 1 1-14.
• Karnane, P., Quinn, M. A. (2019). Political Instability, Ethnic Fractionalization and Economic Growth. International Economics and Economic Policy.
• Ortmeyer, D. L., Quinn, M. A. (2018). Untangling the Health Impacts of Mexico – U.S. Migration. Review of Economic Analysis, (10)
• Quinn, M. A., Perrault, E. (2018). A Descriptive Approach to Corporate Social Performance: Not Slack Investments Nor Good Management, but a Virtuous Cycle. Business and Society.
• Andreadis, E., Quinn, M. A. (2017). Underrepresentation of Hispanics in Gifted Education: A Look across State Lines. Southwestern Economic Review, (44) 1 1-14.
• Quinn, M. A., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2015). The Impact on Health of Recurring Migrations to the United States. Journal of Developing Areas, (49) 3
• Quinn, M. A., Melo, L. (2015). Oil, Foreign Direct Investment and Corruption in Developing Countries . International Journal of Business and Finance Research, (9) 1
• Quinn, M. A. (2014). Crossing the Border and Migration Duration. Contemporary Economic Policy, (32) 4
• Quinn, M. A., Jackson, A. L., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2013). Are Immigrants Really Attracted to the Welfare State? Evidence from OECD Countries. International Economics and Economic Policy, (10) 4 (Link)
• Quinn, M. A., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2012). Coyote Use, Migration Duration and Remittances. Journal of Developing Areas, (46) 2
• Quinn, M. A., Czasonis, M. (2012). Income Convergence in Europe: Catching Up or Falling Behind?. Acta Oeconomica.
• Quinn, M. A. (2011). Spouse Overeducation and Family Migration: Evidence from the U.S.. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, (32) 1
• Jackson, A. L., Quinn, M. A., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2010). The Ties that Bind: Colonies, Culture, and Education among Immigrants. International Journal of Applied Economics, (7) 2 28-45. (Link)
• Flynn, P. M., Quinn, M. A. (2010). Economics: Good Choice of Major for Future CEOs. The American Economist, (LV) 1 58-72.
• Quinn, M. A. (2009). Movies and the Mystery of the Missing Trade: Is Hollywood Good for U.S. Exporters?. International Trade Journal, (23) 2
• Quinn, M. A. (2009). Estimating the Impact of Migration and Remittances on Agricultural Technology. Journal of Developing Areas, (43) 1
• Mukerjee, S., Quinn, M. A. (2008). Federal Medicaid Assistance to States: Impact on Prenatal Care. Contemporary Economic Policy.
• Karidis, S., Quinn, M. A. (2006). Fiscal Policy and Migration Flows: Evidence from the European Union. Brussels Economic Review, (49) 4
• Quinn, M. A., Rubb, S. (2006). Mexico's Labor Market: The Importance of Education-Occupation Matching on Wages and Productivity in Developing Countries. Economics of Education Review, (25) 2 147-156.
• Quinn, M. A. (2006). Relative Deprivation, Wage Differentials and Mexican Migration. Review of Development Economics, (10) 1 135-153.
• Quinn, M. A. (2005). Remittances, Savings and Relative Rates of Return. Journal of Developing Areas, (39) 1
• Quinn, M. A., Rubb, S. (2005). The Importance of Education-Occupation Matching in Migration Decisions. Demography, (42) 1
• Wasson, T. K., Quinn, M. A. (). Bringing Home the Bacon: Do Politicians on Boards Increase Firms' Government Contracts?. Society and Business Review. Forthcoming.

Book Chapters

• Livingston, J. A., Quinn, M. A. (2007). The Psychology of Economics in Decision Making: A Review In , (Eds.) . 25. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Publishing