About the Authors

Amy Scott (Ph.D. Lehigh University) is Associate Professor of Business at DeSales University. Her doctoral studies in economics included concentrations in public finance and international economics. Amy teaches courses in economics and finance at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including economics of public issues, principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics, and personal and managerial finance. 

Her research includes regional economic impact studies and the impact of corruption on economic development. Amy’s articles have appeared in several journals, including International Economic Journal, Thunderbird International Business Review, Sport Management International Journal, and Journal of Sport and Tourism. 

Bradley C. Barnhorst (MBA The Pennsylvania State University) is Chair of the Finance Major and Associate Professor of Business at DeSales University and Investment Committee Counsel for Canon Capital Wealth Management. Brad teaches corporate finance, investments, and portfolio management to undergraduate and MBA students. His years of industry experience include pricing, trading, and hedging equity derivatives and structured products at Bear Stearns. He is a member of the CFA Institute and is a CFA charter holder. 

Brad’s research focuses on analysis of derivative pricing with a concentration on ETFs, behavioral finance effects in market microstructure, and data analytics in finance. He has a special interest in technology in the classroom, particularly in the use of computer simulations for immersive learning.