Mihai Paraschiv

Mihai Paraschiv is an Associate Professor of Economics at the State University of New York at Oswego, where he has served since Fall 2016. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Kentucky. His roles include Coordinator of Languages and International Trade Major, and Representative for the Faculty Assembly and QUEST. He specializes in international economics, focusing on trade agreements (environmental, labor, and trade), European integration, and economics education.

Education: PhD in Economics, University of Kentucky.

Research Interests: Paraschiv explores how international environmental agreements affect trade flows, carbon emissions, and competitiveness. He also examines labor agreements' impact on exports, European integration's trade implications, and innovative teaching methods using pop culture (e.g., Breaking Bad) and visual tools like household photography to teach economic concepts. His work appears in journals such as Journal of International Economics and Journal of Economics Teaching.

Teaching: He has taught over 50 sections of courses including Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, and International Trade. Notable contributions include developing interactive classroom activities like the 'Dodging Trump's Tariffs' game and using rubber balls to explain price elasticity. He earned the ACUE/ACE Certificate in Effective College Education.

Awards: Certificate in Effective College Education from ACUE and ACE.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research on trade policy, environmental agreements, and pedagogical innovation. Active in academic networks like the Center for Systemic Peace data projects.