W. Robert Dalton

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Associate Teaching Professor of Economics Emeritus

Teaching and Research Interests:

• Economics and international business. Began career with Gulf Oil Corporation in 1973 as an economist in its nuclear subsidiary; moved to Pittsburgh as manager of economic analysis in the Corporate Planning and Economics Department; appointed director of corporate planning for Downstream Operations; transferred to Houston as director of planning for central division of Gulf's U.S. Exploration and Production Company; named chief economist and director of strategic planning for Gulf Oil Corporation in 1983. Came to GSIA in 1985 as Associate Dean and Director of Executive Education. 1993-2000 Director of Undergraduate Economics.

Awards:

• Undergraduate Economics Teaching Award, Carnegie Mellon - 1990 and 1999

Boards:

• Board of Directors, AIESEC, 1989-1995
• Academic Board, Brickers International, 1986-1989
• Board of Directors, Pittsburgh Economics Club, 1983-1985
• Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Council for Economic Education, 1983-1985

Consulting:

• AT&T
• World Bank
• Consolidated Natural Gas
• Chevron Corporation
• Mellon Bank