Richard S. Gearhart III, Ph.D.

Richard Gearhart holds a doctoral degree from Clemson University and is an Assistant Professor of Economics at California State University, Bakersfield. Richard is the Managing Editor of Kern Economic Journal and participates in a variety of regional economic conferences, including the Kern County Economic Summit. Richard has also been an invited speaker on a number of media outlets, as well as being asked to publish a number of opinion pieces in leading news outlets. Dr. Gearhat conducts research in applied economics including:

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• Industry and Business-Specific Efficiency Measurements

• Economic and Fiscal Impact Studies

• Cost-Benefit Analysis

• Survey research and Market Study

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You can contact Dr. Gearhart at:

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661-654-3962 (office)

757-647-2522 (cell)

rgearhart1@csub.edu