Stephen Metzger

Stephen Metzger is an Adjunct Instructor of Economics in the Department of Finance and Economics at Nova Southeastern University, where he has taught for many years after earlier service at Fordham University. He is also a long-standing market-research consultant who has advised clients on textiles, consumer electronics, and now the small electric-vehicle sector since 1980.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics – Rice University
• B.A. in Economics – Yale University

Research & Professional Focus

Metzger’s research centers on applied microeconomics, market dynamics, and transportation economics, with a current emphasis on personal-transportation vehicles (PTVs) and small electric cars. His consultancy work feeds directly into his scholarly writing, allowing him to blend real-world industry insight with academic analysis.

His publications explore consumer adoption patterns, technological evolution, regulatory developments, and pricing trends within niche electric-mobility markets. Recurring themes include demographic shifts influencing demand, the role of dealers in distribution, and the integration of advanced driver-assistance technologies.

Consultancy & Industry Engagement

• Founder and principal of a market-research consultancy active since 1980
• Current focus: small electric-vehicle market
• Previous engagements: textiles and consumer-electronics sectors

Metzger maintains an active presence in trade media, contributing monthly columns that translate academic insights into practitioner-oriented guidance for manufacturers, dealers, and policy makers.