Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Economics
University of Kentucky, 1994
Master's Degree
MA in Economics
University of Kentucky, 1993
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Business Administration and Economics
Coe College, 1988
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Kishan, R. P., & Showalter, D. (2022). Internet Access and Bank Deposit Rates. Atlantic Economic Journal, 49, 405–421.
- Zhai, M., Kishan, R. P., & Showalter, D. (2022). Saving Lives through Social Capital: Evidence from the United States Counties. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 98, 101856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socec.2022.101856
- Showalter, D., & Jensen, R. (2019). University Startup Intensity and Faculty Quality. Economic Inquiry, 57(2), 855–875.
- Showalter, D. (2010). Entry deterrence through credit denial. International Review of Economics and Finance, 19(4), 539–554.
- Pavlik, R., & Showalter, D. (2004). Initial public offering underpricing–who actually pays? (pp. 411–416). Emerging Issues in Business and Technology (refereed proceedings).
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: College Excellence in Teaching Award. August 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Finance and Economics. 2006
- Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Research Award, Department of Finance and Economics. 1999

Featured service activities
- Chair
Economics Search Committee
- Member
Assurance of Learning
- Member
MS in Quantitative Finance and Economics Admissions Committee
ECO 2314 Core Course Coordinator
- Member
Economics Faculty Search Committee
- Other
Western Economic Association Meetings
