Matthew Rousu, Ph.D.
Sigmund Weis Sch. of Business
Education
- PHD, Iowa State University of Science & Technology
- BA, Univ of South Dakota
- BS, Univ of South Dakota
Dean of the SWSB
Professor of Economics
Contact Information
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Email Addressrousu@dektinary.com
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Phone Number570-372-4455
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Office LocationApfelbaum Hall - Rm 226
I recall the first time I sat in a principles of economics course. I had one of those “Aha!” moments you hear about. Economics presented a set of tools that helped to explain the way the world worked. I loved that first class, eventually decided to major in economics and subsequently decided I’d like to teach this wonderful subject to others. I enjoy both teaching and researching economic issues, and love that Susquehanna allows me to do both while having a positive impact on students’ lives.
I enjoy Broadway musicals and turned my hobby into a way to teach economics with the new website I created, BroadwayEconomics.com. I also enjoy travel, golfing, trivia and many other activities.
One of my main hobbies over the past decade has been playing poker. I used to play online poker as a semi-professional (i.e., it wasn’t my main job, but I earned money from it every year), but now I only play occasionally. I played at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2014 with two cashes in eight events.
In the News
- How could new casinos affect the local economy?—Daily Item, March 2018
- March Madness: What’s behind the millions for college basketball coaches salaries?—UMSL Spaces, March 2018
- ECON-370: Game Theory
- ECON-375: Poverty, Inequality, & Econ
- INTD-133: British Theatre
- MGMT-351: Seminar in European Business Operations
- MGMT-501: Independent Study
- POLI-300: Poverty, Inequality, & Econ
About Me
I recall the first time I sat in a principles of economics course. I had one of those “Aha!” moments you hear about. Economics presented a set of tools that helped to explain the way the world worked. I loved that first class, eventually decided to major in economics and subsequently decided I’d like to teach this wonderful subject to others. I enjoy both teaching and researching economic issues, and love that Susquehanna allows me to do both while having a positive impact on students’ lives.
I enjoy Broadway musicals and turned my hobby into a way to teach economics with the new website I created, BroadwayEconomics.com. I also enjoy travel, golfing, trivia and many other activities.
One of my main hobbies over the past decade has been playing poker. I used to play online poker as a semi-professional (i.e., it wasn’t my main job, but I earned money from it every year), but now I only play occasionally. I played at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2014 with two cashes in eight events.
In the News
- How could new casinos affect the local economy?—Daily Item, March 2018
- March Madness: What’s behind the millions for college basketball coaches salaries?—UMSL Spaces, March 2018