Dr. Mark Pingle
Editor: Economics and Policy
Professor Mark Pingle has been a member of the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Economics since 1990. He received his B.S. degree in economics from Southern Oregon State College in 1983. He received his M.A. in 1984 and Ph.D. in Economics in 1988, both from the University of Southern California.
Professor Pingle has published papers, books, and other writings in the areas of macroeconomics, behavioral economics, and experimental economics. His work has appeared in Economic Theory, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Optimal Control, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Journal of Socio-Economics, Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Economic Psychology, Macroeconomic Dynamics, Journal of Gambling Studies, Journal of Socio-Economics, Empirical Economics, Global Business and Economic Review, and Nevada Historical Society Quarterly.
Professor Pingle is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Socio-Economics. He recently served a term as President of the Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics.
Recently, professor Pingle has focused on building an Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. This effort has included much community outreach in an effort to enhance economic development in Nevada, specifically by seeking to develop a culture of entrepreneurship. Expanding economic education and financial literacy have also been a focal point of his outreach efforts.
On the personal side, Professor Pingle grew up in a cattle ranching family in Southern Oregon, never thinking about being a professor of anything until his senior year in college. He has lifted more hay bales and picked up more sticks than most people have ever seen. He tied another player for the highest batting average on a state championship baseball team in high school, and pitched a no-hitter. He plays piano, guitar, and bass, enjoys writing songs, and enjoys singing with his wife and three girls.
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