Professor & Chair
Department of Economics

Bob McNab

757-683-3153

2042 CONSTANT HALL
NORFOLK, 23529

Professor Robert M. McNab currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Economics and Director of the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy and in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University.

He is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Survey of Professional Forecasters and is an Associate Editor with the Journal of Economic Surveys. Professor McNab has published in Applied Economics, Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, Defense and Peace Economics, National Tax Journal, Public Budgeting and Finance, and World Development. From 2018 to 2022, he was a member of the Joint Advisory Board of Economists for the Commonwealth of Virginia,

He edits the annual State of the Region: Hampton Roads and State of the Commonwealth reports Professor McNab has appeared in the Associated Press, China Global Television Network, CNN, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginian Pilot, and Daily Press, among others.

Dr. McNab joined the faculty of the Department of Economics in the Strome College of Business of Old Dominion University in July 2016 and previously was a member of the faculty of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California from 2000 to 2016.

Ph.D. in Economics, Georgia State University, (2001)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Brown, S. "Estimating the Economic Impact of Norfolk International Airport" $70,284. State. May 2024 - November 2024
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. "Estimating the Economic Impacts Associated With Severe and Repetitive Flooding" $90,483. Private. May 2024 - October 2024
McNab, R. "Estimating the Impact of a Major Natural Disaster on Workforce Resiliency in the Virginia Beach – Chesapeake (“Hampton Roads”) Metropolitan Statistical Area." $40,000. Old Dominion University. April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. "Growth and Diversification Plan - GO VIrginia Region 5" $40,000. Private. June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
McNab, R. "DPOR Common Interest Communities Working Group Meeting Facilitation and Support" $21,000. Higher Education. September 2022 - July 2023
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Brown, S. "ESTIMATING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WALLOPS ISLAND AND THE WALLOPS AEROSPACE CLUSTER" $45,000. State. February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. "An Investigation of the data center industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia" $37,708. State. September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
McNab, R. "Economic Impact of the Virginia Museum of Contempoary Art" $45,000. Local. July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
McNab, R. "Recurrent Flooding in the Commonwealth of Virginia: An Economic Impact Analysis" $25,000. Old Dominion University. January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
McNab, R. "The Economic Impact of Ft. Monroe" $5,000. State. March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
McNab, R. "ODU/EVMS Affliation Project" $46,718. Higher Education. January 15, 2022 - June 15, 2022
McNab, R. "Virginia Beach Economic Impact Analysis of Bond Referendum" $50,000. Old Dominion University. June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
McNab, R. "Managerial Economics – Course Enhancement Grant Proposal" $7,000. Old Dominion University. June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
McNab, R. "Economic Impact Analysis of Virginia Israel Advisory Board" $25,000. State. July 1, 2019 - March 15, 2021
McNab, R., Agarwal, V., Winfield, C., Rehfuss, M. C., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Kekeh, M. "Engagement and Effectiveness of the 23-hour Crisis Care Model" $96,900. State. January 1, 2020 - September 2020
McNab, R. and Komarek, T. M. "Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update" $30,283. State. December 6, 2019 - July 31, 2020
McNab, R. "Analytical & Strategic Support International Trade Plan for Commonwealth of VA" $31,000. Higher Education. May 2, 2019 - August 31, 2019
McNab, R. "Improving Access to Broadband for Rural Communities Through 5G Investments" $188,819. Private. August 1, 2018 - October 30, 2018
McNab, R. "Program for Undergraduate Research" $10,000. Old Dominion University. -
McNab, R. "Stability, Security, and Development in Complex Operations" $185,000. Federal. September 15, 2015 - December 31, 2015
McNab, R. "Curriculum Review, Design, and Development in Support of the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Graduate" $390,000. Federal. September 15, 2014 - September 30, 2015
McNab, R. and Bailey, K. S. "Security and Development Certificate Programs: Stability, Security, and Development in Complex Operations (SSDCO) and Civil Military Operations and the Rule of Law (ROL). Federal. November 15, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Guttieri, K. R.. and McNab, R. "Stability, Security and Development Certificate Pilot Program. Federal. September 12, 2010 - September 30, 2011
McNab, R. and Hazard, T. R.. "Modeling Corruption Effects Within Irregular Warfare. Federal. November 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Guttieri, K. R.. and McNab, R. "Security and Stability Development Certificate Pilot Program. Federal. October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Amara, J. H. and McNab, R. "Economic Analysis of Formation and Operation of IED Networks. Federal. January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
McNab, R. "Modeling Stability Operations - Research Support. Federal. May 10, 2007 - September 30, 2008

Expertise

Economics
Public Finance, Applied Econometrics, Economics of Defense

Research Interests

Economics of Defense, Fiscal Decentralization, Applied Econometrics

Articles

McNab, R., Mcleod, G. and Chen, Y. Estimating the Economic Vulnerability of 2020 to 2099 Storm Flooding with Sea Level Rise on Coastal Virginia  . Ocean and Coastal Management.
McNab, R. (2024). Advanced Air Mobility, Economic Impacts, and Equity Considerations. Journal of Economic Analysis 3 (2) , pp. 134-146.
Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2024). Is West Virginia a haven for disabled workers? An evolving story.. Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy April , pp. 1-15.
Agarwal, V., Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2021). Airbnb’s Success: Does It Depend on Who is Measuring?. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly.
Agarwal, V., Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2019). Differing Views of Lodging Reality: Airdna, Smith Travel Research, and Airbnb. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly 60 (3) , pp. 193-199.
McNab, R. and Armey, L. (2019). Military Expenditure and Civil War: What Goes Up Must Come Down. Defence and Peace Economics 30 (5) , pp. 570-591.
McNab, R. and Wilson, S. D.. (2018). Culture Matters: What Cultural Values Influence Budget Transparency?. Applied Economics 50 (43) , pp. 4593-4605.
del Granado, Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2018). Decentralized Governance, Expenditure Composition, and Preferences for Public Goods. Public Finance Review 46 (3) , pp. 359-388.
Armey, L. and McNab, R. (2018). Expenditure Decentralization and Natural Resources. Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 70 (52-61).
Hansen, J. and McNab, R. (2017). A Dynamic Approach to Modeling Corruption: Exploring the Optimal Path of Oversight. Public Finance and Management 17 (1) , pp. 1-25.
Lavin, C. W., McNab, R. and Sullivan, R. S. (2017). The long term effects of an aging fleet on operational availability and cost: evidence from the US coast guard. Defence and Peace economics 28 (6) , pp. 634-651.
Augier, M., McNab, R., Guo, J. and Karber, P. (2017). Defense spending and economic growth: Evidence from China, 1952–2012. Defence and Peace Economics 28 (1) , pp. 65-90.
Rohlfs, C., Sullivan, R. and McNab, R. (2015). Can the president really affect economic growth? Presidential effort and the political business cycle. Economic Inquiry 53 (1) , pp. 240–257.
Armey, L. E. and McNab, R. (2015). Democratization and civil war. Applied Economics 47 (18) , pp. 1863–1882.
Augier, M., Knudsen, T. and McNab, R. (2014). Advancing the field of organizations through the study of military organizations. Industrial and Corporate Change 23 (6) , pp. 1417–1444.
Angelis, D. and McNab, R. (2014). Does Computer Based Training Impact Maintenance Costs and Actions? An Empirical Analysis of the US Navy’s AN/SQQ-89 (v) Sonar System. Applied Economics 46 (34) , pp. 4256-4266.
McNab, R. (2011). Implementing program budgeting in the Serbian Ministry of Defense. Public Budgeting & Finance 31 (2) , pp. 117–131.
Amara, J. and McNab, R. (2010). Is Iraq Different?: An Examination of Whether Civilian Fatalities Adhere to the “Law of War” in the 2003–2008 Iraq Conflict. Defence & Security Analysis 26 (1) , pp. 65–80.
Everhart, S. S., Vazquez, J. Martinez-. and McNab, R. (2009). Corruption, governance, investment and growth in emerging markets. Applied Economics 41 (13) , pp. 1579–1594.
McNab, R. and Scott, R. L. (2009). Non-lethal weapons and the long tail of warfare. Small Wars & Insurgencies 20 (1) , pp. 141–159.
Looney, R. and McNab, R. (2008). Can economic liberalization and improved governance alter the defense–growth trade-off?. Review of Financial Economics 17 (3) , pp. 172–182.
Henderson, D. R., McNab, R. and Rozsas, T. (2008). Did Inequality Increase in Transition?: An Analysis of the Transition Countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Eastern European Economics 46 (2) , pp. 28–49.
Looney, R. and McNab, R. (2008). Pakistan’s economic and security dilemma: expanded defence expenditures and the relative governance syndrome. Contemporary South Asia 16 (1) , pp. 63–82.
Bailey, K. S. and McNab, R. (2008). The Washington Consensus and Latin America’s left turn: Has U.S. national security suffered as a result?. Security and Defense Studies Review 8 (1) , pp. 1-21.
McNab, R. M. and Bailey, K. S. (2007). Latin America and the debate over environmental protection and national security. DISAM Journal 29 (4) , pp. 18–34.
McNab, R. and Mason, E. (2007). Reconstruction, the long tail and decentralisation: An application to Iraq and Afghanistan. Small Wars & Insurgencies 18 (3) , pp. 363–379.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2006). Fiscal decentralization, macrostability, and growth. Hacienda Pública Española /Revista de Economia Publica 179 (4) , pp. 25-49.
McNab, R. and Mohamed, A. Latif. (2006). Human Capital, Natural Resource Scarcity and the Rwandan Genocide. Small Wars and Insurgencies 17 (3) , pp. 311–332.
Mason, E. and McNab, R. (2006). Reconstruction, the Long-Tail, and Decentralization. Small Wars and Insurgencies 18 (3) , pp. 363-379.
Henderson, D. R., McNab, R. and Rózsás, T. (2005). The Hidden Inequality in Socialism. The Independent Review 9 (3) , pp. 389–412.
McNab, R. (2004). Base realignment and closure: Guiding principles for Peru. Defense and Security Analysis 20 (3) , pp. 245–259.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2003). Fiscal decentralization and economic growth. World Development 31 (9) , pp. 1597–1616.
McNab, R. and Melese, F. (2003). Implementing the GPRA: Examining the prospects for performance budgeting in the federal government. Public Budgeting & Finance 23 (2) , pp. 73–95.
McNab, R. and Everhart, S. (2003). International Aid: Elixir for Growth or Troublesome Tonic?. Monetary Studies 7 (3) , pp. 5-13.
Everhart, S. and McNab, R. (2003). Rethinking International Aid. Business and Economic Review 49 (12).
Everhart, S. S.. and McNab, R. (2003). Rethinking International Aid: Governance, Growth, and the Millennium Challenge. Business and Economic Review 49 (3) , pp. 12-25.
McNab, R. (2002). Editor’s Introduction. Public Finance & Management 2 (3).
McNab, R. (2001). Book Review: Trade and fiscal adjustment in Africa. Progress in Development Studies 1 (1) , pp. 65–67.
Frederiksen, P. and McNab, R. (2001). The Relationship Between Defense Spending and Economic Growth: A Granger Causality Analysis for Malaysia, 1961-1999. Journal of Strategic Studies and International Relations 9 (1) , pp. 63–71.
Boex, L., Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2000). Multi-Year Budgeting: A Review of International Practices and Lessons for Developing and Transitional Economies. Public Budgeting & Finance 20 (2) , pp. 91–112.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2000). The tax reform experiment in transitional countries. National Tax Journal 53 (2) , pp. 273–298.
McNab, R. and Moore, R. E. (1998). Trade policy, export expansion, human capital and growth. Journal of International Trade & Economic Development 7 (2) , pp. 237–256.

Books

McNab, R. (2024). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2024. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). 2023 State of the Commonwealth Report. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2023. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2022). 2022 State of the Commonwealth Report. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2022). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2022. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). 2021 State of the Commonwealth Report. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2021. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2020). 2020 State of the Commonwealth Report. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2020). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2020. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2019). 2019 State of the Commonwealth Report. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2019). The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2019. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2018). State of the Commonwealth, 2018. Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2018). The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018. Old Dominion University.
Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2017). State of the Commonwealth, 2017. Old Dominion University.
Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2017). The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2017. Old Dominion University.

Book Chapters

Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2024). Are Disability Rates Rising in Hampton Roads The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2024 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2024). As Good As It Gets? The Economy of Hampton Roads The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2024 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2024). Defense, the Port, and Tourism: The Pillars of the Economy The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2024 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Rahoui, M. (2024). If You Zone It, They Will Come: The Supply of Housing in Hampton Roads The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2024 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2024). The Graying of Hampton Roads The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2024 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). A recovery in progress: Virginia's GO VIrginia regions State of the Commonwealth Report, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). Virginia is for veterans State of the Commonwealth Report, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). Virginia's economy grows, but questions linger about the future The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2023). Growth returns, now make it last The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2023). The fourth pillar: Veterans in Hampton Roads The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2023). The pillars of the Hampton Roads economy remain strong The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Johnson, N. (2023). The Virginia Museum of Contempoary Art: Challenges, opportunities, and economic impact The State of the Region, Hampton Roads, 2023 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2022). A deeper dive into the Blacksburg-Christiansburg metropolitan area The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2022 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Johnson, D. (2022). In recovery: Virginia’s metropolitan areas The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2022 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2022). Inflation, uncertainty, and volatility undermine Virginia’s recovery The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2022 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Wright, S. M. (2022). Does Hampton Roads have enough nurses? State of the Region Report, Hampton Roads Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2022). Inflation, drones, and the economy of Hampton Roads State of the Region Report, Hampton Roads Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and O'Hallarn, B. (2022). Splish-splash-cash: Swimming in Hampton Roads State of the Region Report, Hampton Roads Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). A Recovery at Different Speeds: Virginia’s Metropolitan Areas The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2021). Bounce Back? The Pandemic and Tourism in Virginia The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). Infection Point? COVID-19, Vaccines, and the Recovery The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (2021). Let It Ride: Casinos, Online Betting and the Future of Gambling in Virginia The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). The Winchester Metropolitan Area Outperforms the Commonwealth The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (2021). All In: Casinos, Online Betting and the Future of Gambling in Hampton Roads The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2021). Bounce Back? The Pandemic and Tourism in Hampton Roads The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2021). Shock and Awe? COVID-19, Vaccines and the Recovery The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2021 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2020). COVID-19 and the Commonwealth The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Komarek, T. M. and McNab, R. (2020). Feeding Virginia The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Johnson, D. (2020). The Way We Were: 2010 - 2019 The State of the Commonwealth Report, 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2020). A Shock to the System The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Komarek, T. M. and McNab, R. (2020). Food Insecurity in Hampton Roads The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2020). The Way We Were: 2010 - 2019 The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2020 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2019). Marijuana in Virginia 2019 State of the Commonwealth Report Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2019). Virginia's Growth Improves in Uncertain Times 2019 State of the Commonwealth Report Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2019). Virginia's Metropolitan Areas: Moving Forward 2019 State of the Commonwealth Report Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Walker, J. K. (2019). 420 in the 757: Marijuana and Hampton Roads The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2019 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2019). Full Speed Ahead: The Economy Continues to Improve The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2019 (pp. 3-52) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R., Komarek, T. M. and Agarwal, V. (2019). The Economic Impact of a Hurricane on Hampton Roads The State of the Region Report: Hampton Roads 2019 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
O'Hallarn, B. and McNab, R. (2019). The State of Soccer in Hampton Roads The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2019 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R., Vandecar-Burdin, T. and Gainey, R. R. (2019). Rural broadband in South Dakota Improving Broadband Access in Rural Communities: The impact of broadband access and proposed investments in 5G networks in South Dakota Norfolk, Virginia and Vermillion, South Dakota:.
McNab, R. and Koch, J. V. (2019). Understanding the South Dakota economy Improving Broadband Access in Rural Communities: The impact of broadband access and proposed investments in 5G networks in South Dakota Norfolk, Virginia and Vermillion, South Dakota:.
McNab, R. and Koch, J. V. (2018). A Commonwealth coming together or growing apart? State of the Commonwealth, 2018 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Walker, J. K. (2018). A complicated subject: The impact of Medicaid expansion on Hampton Roads The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018 (pp. 53-72) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
O'Hallarn, B. and McNab, R. (2018). Hampton Roads: In search of a social media identity The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018 (pp. 163-175) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (2018). Is it morning again in Hampton Roads? The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018 (pp. 3-52) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2018). Moving Forward: Growth Improves for Virginia’s Metropolitan Areas State of the Commonwealth, 2018 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. and Walker, J. K. (2018). The promise and peril of Medicaid expansion for the Commonwealth of Virginia State of the Commonwealth, 2018 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Hansz, J. (2018). Too much of a good thing? Multifamily housing in Hampton Roads The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018 (pp. 99-122) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
McNab, R. (2018). Virginia hums along but are there clouds on the horizon? State of the Commonwealth, 2018 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Blake Gonzalez, B. and McNab, R. (2018). Welcome to your new home: International migration and Hampton Roads The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2018 (pp. 123-146) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Agarwal, V., Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2017). Airbnb Rising: Short-term rentals and the 'Gig' economy 2017 State of the Commonwealth Report Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2017). The Scourge of Opioids in the Commonwealth State of the Commonwealth, 2017 Norfolk, VA: Old Dominion University.
Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (2017). Virginia's Metros: Running to Stand Still State of the Commonwealth, 2017 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (2017). Waiting for Godot? Virginia Impatiently Anticipates the End of Sequestration State of the Commonwealth, 2017 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Agarwal, V., Koch, J. V. and McNab, R. (2017). Airbnb in Virginia Beach The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2017 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Agarwal, V., McNab, R. and Koch, J. V. (2017). We May Have Turned The Economic Corner The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2017 Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Agarwal, V. and McNab, R. (2016). Life in the Slower Lane: The Hampton Roads Economy The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2016 (pp. 3-42) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Agarwal, V. and McNab, R. (2016). The Hotel Industry: The United States, Virginia, and Hampton Roads The State of the Region: Hampton Roads 2016 (pp. 43-76) Norfolk, Virginia: Old Dominion University.
Augier, M., Guo, J. and McNab, R. (2012). The new economic togetherness: Economic warfare and some implications for security and the military profession Threats to military professionalism: International perspectives (pp. 123-146) Kingston, Ontario: Canadian Defence Academy Press.
Augier, M. and McNab, R. (2011). New Security Economics: A Challenge for Future Leaders Developing the Next Generation of Military Leaders: Challenges, Imperartives, and Strategies (pp. 123-146) Kingston, Ontario: Canadian Defence Academy Press.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2006). The interaction of fiscal decentralization and democratic governance Decentralization in Asia and Latin America (pp. 15–40) London: Decentralization in Asia and Latin America.
McNab, R. and Everhart, S. (2004). Aid, Corruption, and Governance Rotting from the Head: Donors and LDC Corruption (pp. 29-42) Dhakar: University Press Bangladesh.
McNab, R. and Melese, F. (2004). Corruption, International Donors, and Governance Rotting from the Head: Donors and LDC Corruption (pp. 13-27) Dhaka: University Press Limited.
McNab, R. and Wallace, S. (2000). Microsimulation Modeling in the Russian Federation The Use of Economic and Mathematical Models of Tax Systems (pp. 199-232) Moscow: Finance and Statistics.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2000). Tax Systems in Transition The Use of Economic and Mathematical Models of Tax Systems (pp. 29-44) Moscow: Finance and Statistics.
Lobanov, A. and McNab, R. (2000). The Notification of Delinquent Taxpayers and the Control of Arrears The Use of Economic and Mathematical Models of Tax Systems (pp. 142-162) Moscow: Finance and Statistics.
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (1999). Tax Systems in Transition Economies Handbook on Taxation (pp. 911-963) New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Conference Proceeding

Everhart, S. S., Martinez-Vazquez, J., Martinez-Varquez, J. and McNab, R. (2003). Corruption, Investment, and Growth in Developing Countries Proceedings. Annual Conference on Taxation and Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the National Tax Association (pp. 84–90).
Martinez-Vazquez, J. and McNab, R. (2001). Cross-Country Evidence on the Relationship between Fiscal Decentralization, Inflation, and Growth Proceedings. Annual Conference on Taxation and Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the National Tax Association (pp. 42–47).

Presentations

McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (October 11, 2024). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Newport News, Virginia.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (October 8, 2024). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Norfolk.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (June 7, 2024). 2024 Mid-Year Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2024 Mid_year Economic Forecast Newport News, VIrginia.
McNab, R. (June 6, 2024). Enabling Nonprofits - Aging and Disability Trends Oral Presentation Enabling Nonprofits Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (February 7, 2024). 2024 National and Southeastern United States Forecast Oral Presentation Townebank Annual Insurance Meeting Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (January 31, 2024). 2024 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2024 Annual Economic Forecast Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. (December 6, 2023). Economic Update Oral Presentation Virginia Pest Management Association Annual Meeting Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R. (November 15, 2023). Economic Conditions in Virignia Oral Presentation First Advantage Credit Union Board of Directors Newport News, Virginia.
McNab, R. (October 20, 2023). Economic Update: Hampton Roads Keynote/Plenary Address CIVIC Leadership Group Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R. (October 17, 2023). Economic Conditions in 2023 and Beyond Keynote/Plenary Address Virginia Association of Assessing Officers Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (October 6, 2023). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Newport News.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (October 3, 2023). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Norfolk.
McNab, R. (March 8, 2023). Economic Conditions Oral Presentation Real Estate Market Review Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (February 28, 2023). Economic Conditions in Hampton Roads Keynote/Plenary Address Coliseum Central Business District Annual Meeting Hampton, Virginia.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (January 25, 2023). 2023 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2023 Annual Economic Forecast Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. (January 3, 2023). Pay Equity at WHRO Oral Presentation WHRO - Strategic Planning Session Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (December 13, 2022). Risk, Recession, and Recovery: Prospects for 2023 Oral Presentation Chartway Federal Credit Union Risk Management Board Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R. Robert McNab. (December 1, 2022). Projecting the Impact of Recurrent Flooding in Virginia Oral Presentation Virginia Beach Vision/Greater Norfolk Corp. Resiliency Task Force Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R. (November 30, 2022). State of the Economy: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation NASA Langley Senior Leadership Retreat Newport News, Virginia.
McNab, R. Robert McNab. (November 29, 2022). Projecting the Impact of Recurrent Flooding in Hampton Roads Oral Presentation Wind, Water and the Warfighter Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (November 10, 2022). Recession or Recovery: Prospects for 2023 Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (November 2, 2022). Recession or Recovery: Prospects for 2023 Oral Presentation First Advantage Credit Union Board of Directors Newport News, Virginia.
McNab, R. (October 7, 2022). Recession or Recovery: Prospects for 2023 Oral Presentation CIVIC Leadership Group Virginia Beach, Virginia.
McNab, R., Komarek, T. M. and Wright, S. M. (October 7, 2022). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Newport News, Virginia.
McNab, R., Komarek, T. M. and Wright, S. M. (October 4, 2022). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Norfolk.
McNab, R. (October 3, 2022). Recession or Recovery: Prospects for 2023 Oral Presentation Virginia Association of Community Banks Williamsburg, VA.
McNab, R. (September 15, 2022). Projecting the Cost of Recurrent Flooding in Virginia Oral Presentation Projecting the Cost of Recurrent Flooding in Virginia Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (August 5, 2022). Globalization and National Security Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Monterey, CA.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (June 11, 2022). 2022 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2022 Mid-Year Economic Forecast Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. (March 29, 2022). Economic Conditions in the United States, Virginia, and Hampton Roads Oral Presentation Old Point National Bank Board of Directors Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (January 26, 2022). 2022 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2022 Annual Economic Forecast Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. (November 2, 2021). COVID, Inflation, and Recovery Oral Presentation First Advantage Board of Directors Virtual.
McNab, R. (October 18, 2021). COVID, Inflation, and Recovery Oral Presentation Annual Meeting of the Commissioners of the Revenue Virginia Beach.
McNab, R. and Komarek, T. M. (October 8, 2021). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Newport News.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (October 5, 2021). State of the Region: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation State of the Region: Hampton Roads Norfolk.
McNab, R. (September 28, 2021). National and Virginial Annual Economic Forecast Oral Presentation Chartway Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Virginia Beach.
McNab, R. (August 13, 2021). Globalization and National Security Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Virtual presentation.
McNab, R. (March 26, 2021). Vaccines, Variants, and Prospects for Growth in 2021 Oral Presentation American Society of Military Comptrollers - Virginia Virtual.
McNab, R. (March 9, 2021). Economic Update Oral Presentation Old Point National Bank Board of Directors Virtual.
McNab, R. (February 24, 2021). State of the Commonwealth 2021 Oral Presentation REMI Virtual.
McNab, R. (January 27, 2021). National and Virginial Annual Economic Forecast Oral Presentation Chartway Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Virtual.
McNab, R. (January 14, 2021). COVID-19 and Prospects for 2021 Oral Presentation First Advantage Credit Union Board of Directors Virtual.
McNab, R. (December 10, 2020). Executive Series Oral Presentation Inside Business Executive Series Virtual.
McNab, R. (November 12, 2020). Rebound, Recovery, Release: Economic Update Oral Presentation Virginia Government Finance Officers Association Virtual.
McNab, R. (October 27, 2020). Economic Update to the Board of Directors Oral Presentation Chartway Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Virtual.
McNab, R. (October 21, 2020). The Economy and COVID-19 Oral Presentation Risk Management Association - Virginia Virtual.
McNab, R. (October 20, 2020). The Economy and COVID-19 Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Association of Financial Professionals Virtual.
McNab, R. (October 20, 2020). The State of the Region 2020 Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Association of Financial Professionals Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (August 12, 2020). 2020 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2020 Mid-Year Economic Forecast Virtual Presentation.
McNab, R. (August 7, 2020). Globalization and National Security Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Virtual presentation.
McNab, R. (June 1, 2020). The Economy and COVID-19 Oral Presentation Kaplan Financial Training Series Virtual.
McNab, R. (May 28, 2020). Economic Consequences of COVID-19 Oral Presentation Eastern Virginia Medical School COVID Panel Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (May 20, 2020). Economic Conditions Oral Presentation Valbridge Property Advisors Annual Meeting Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (February 27, 2020). The Commonwealth in 2020 Oral Presentation LEAD Hampton Roads Alumni Breakfast Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (February 25, 2020). The Commonwealth in 2020 Oral Presentation ODU SciencePubs Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. (February 19, 2020). Marijuana in Virginia Oral Presentation Jewish Community Center Luncheon Series Norfolk, Virginia.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (January 29, 2020). 2020 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2020 Annual Economic Forecast Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (November 8, 2019). Economic Update and 2020 Forecast Oral Presentation 1st Advantage Credit Union Strategic Planning Meeting Yorktown, VA.
McNab, R. (November 6, 2019). One Year Later: Economic Update Oral Presentation Mid-Atlantic Capital Form Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (October 7, 2019). 2019 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation Institute for Learning in Retirement Virginia Beach.
McNab, R., Koch, J. V. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (October 4, 2019). 2019 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 20th Annual State of the Region Newport News, VA.
McNab, R. (October 3, 2019). 2019 Economic Update Oral Presentation Ghent Business Association Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R., Koch, J. V. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (October 1, 2019). 2019 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 20th Annual State of the Region Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (September 19, 2019). Panel Presentaiton on Opioids Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Opioids Working Group Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (September 13, 2019). Economic Update Keynote/Plenary Address North Carolina Land Title Association Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (August 13, 2019). Multi-Year Budgeting: Experience and Lessons Lecture Workshop on Public Budgeting Atlanta, GA.
McNab, R. (August 09, 2019). National Security and the Global Economy Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Monterey, CA.
McNab, R. (June 14, 2019). Economic Update Keynote/Plenary Address Chesapeake Economic Development Alliance Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. and Blake Gonzalez, B. (June 6, 2019). Opioids in Virginia Oral Presentation C2ER St. Louis, MO.
McNab, R. (June 3, 2019). The Economic Impact of a Hurricane Impacting Hampton Roads Oral Presentation Governor of Virginia - Hurricane Prepardness Midlothian, VA.
McNab, R. (May 21, 2019). 2019 Midyear Forecast for the United States and Virginia Oral Presentation 2019 Midyear Economic Forecast Newport News, VA.
McNab, R. (May 8, 2019). National and Commonwealth Economic Update Oral Presentation Virginia Government Finance Officers Association Annual Spring Meeting Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (April 25, 2019). Economic Update - 2019 Oral Presentation Association of Military Comptrollers Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. (March 28, 2019). The Projected Impact of Amazon’s HQ2 on Virginia Oral Presentation Virginia Cyber Alliance Virginia Beach.
McNab, R. (February 26, 2019). Economic Conditions and Future Challenges Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Association of Financial Professionals Norfolk.
McNab, R. (February 26, 2019). Economic Conditions and Future Challenges Oral Presentation Old Point National Bank Board of Directors Norfolk.
McNab, R. (February 23, 2019). Economic Conditions and Future Challenges Oral Presentation Norfolk City Council Norfolk.
McNab, R. (February 5, 2019). Economic Conditions and Future Challenges Oral Presentation Institute for Learning in Retirement Virginia Beach.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (January 30, 2019). 2019 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2019 Annual Economic Forecast Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Koch, J. V. (January 24, 2019). Economic Conditions: An Update Oral Presentation Capital One - ODU Breakfast Tysons Corner, Virginia.
McNab, R. (January 3, 2019). 2019 - Economic Conditions and Outlook Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Relator Association Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. (December 6, 2018). 2018 Economic Update: Hampton Roads Oral Presentation ABNB Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. (November 30, 2018). 2018 Economic Update: United States and Virginia Oral Presentation Virginia Free Richmond, VA.
McNab, R. (November 2, 2018). Economic Update and 2019 Forecast Oral Presentation 1st Advantage Credit Union Strategic Planning Meeting Yorktown, VA.
McNab, R. (October 30, 2018). Economic Update Oral Presentation Hopportunity Investors Monthly Meeting Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (October 24, 2018). National and Commonwealth Economic Update Oral Presentation Virginia Government Finance Officers Association Annual Fall Meeting Richmond, VA.
McNab, R. (October 18, 2018). National and Commonwealth Economic Update Oral Presentation VAAO 72nd Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (October 9, 2018). State of the Region Oral Presentation Norfolk Rotary Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (October 5, 2018). 2018 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 19th Annual State of the Region Newport News, VA.
McNab, R. and Agarwal, V. (October 2, 2018). 2018 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 19th Annual State of the Region Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (August 15, 2018). Multi-Year Budgeting: Experience and Lessons Lecture Workshop on Public Budgeting Atlanta, GA.
McNab, R. (August 10, 2018). Globalization and National Security Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Monterey, CA.
McNab, R. (July 24, 2018). Economic Update Keynote/Plenary Address Henrico County Board of Supervisors - Working Meeting Henrico County, VA.
McNab, R. (May 23, 2018). Economic Update: The Virginia Economy Keynote/Plenary Address Virginia Government Finance Officers Association Annual Meeting Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (May 15, 2018). 2018 Midyear Forecast for the United States and Virginia Oral Presentation 2018 Midyear Economic Forecast Newport News, VA.
McNab, R. (May 11, 2018). Economic Update: Accelerating Growth and Increasing Risk Keynote/Plenary Address Chesapeake Economic Development Alliance Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. (March 27, 2018). Economic and Defense Update Keynote/Plenary Address American Society of Military Comptrollers PDI Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (March 21, 2018). Boom Time for Defense? Oral Presentation Annual Meeting of the Hampton Roads Society of Military Engineers Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Seay, J. (March 20, 2018). The Return on Investment for the Norfolk Public Library Oral Presentation Norfolk Public Library Board of Directors Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (March 6, 2018). Break the (Tax) Code: How To Make It Work For You Oral Presentation Cox Business Executive Discussion Series Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (February 27, 2018). 2018 Economic Outlook for Hampton Roads Oral Presentation Hampton Roads Association of Financial Professionals Norfolk.
McNab, R. (January 31, 2018). 2018 National and Virginia Economic Forecast Oral Presentation 2018 Annual Economic Forecast Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (January 19, 2018). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 Oral Presentation Democratic Business Alliance of South Hampton Roads Virginia Beach, VA.
McNab, R. (November 16, 2017). Airbnb in Norfolk, Virginia Oral Presentation Airbnb Town Hall VA.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Koch, J. V. (October 6, 2017). 2017 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 18th Annual State of the Region Newport News, VA.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Koch, J. V. (October 4, 2017). 2017 State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 18th Annual State of the Region Virginia Beach.
McNab, R., Agarwal, V. and Koch, J. V. (October 4, 2017). State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 18th Annual State of the Region Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. and Koch, J. V. (September 12, 2017). State of the Region 2017 Oral Presentation LEAD Hampton Roads Board of Trustees Norfolk, VA.
McNab, R. (August 14, 2017). Multi-Year Budgeting: Experience and Lessons Lecture Workshop on Public Budgeting Atlanta, GA.
McNab, R. (August 10, 2017). Globalization and National Security Lecture Senior International Defense Management Course Monterey, CA.
McNab, R. (March 17, 2017). Does Culture Impact Budget Transparency? Paper Virginia Association of Economists Annual Meeting Richmond, VA.
McNab, R. (March 7, 2017). 2017 Economic Forecast for Hampton Roads Oral Presentation Chesapeake, VA.
McNab, R. (March 1, 2017). Economic Decision Making Using Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Lecture Ft. Benning, GA.
Koch, J. V., Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (December 15, 2016). 2nd Annual State of the Commonwealth Address Oral Presentation State of the Commonwealth 2016 Lynchburg, VA.
Koch, J. V., Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (December 13, 2016). 2nd Annual State of the Commonwealth Address Oral Presentation State of the Commonwealth 2016 Tysons Corner, VA.
Koch, J. V., Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (December 6, 2016). 2nd Annual State of the Commonwealth Address Oral Presentation State of the Commonwealth 2016 Roanoke, VA.
Koch, J. V., Filer II, L. H. and McNab, R. (December 2, 2016). 2nd Annual State of the Commonwealth Address Oral Presentation 7th Annual Virginia Economic Summit Williamsburg, VA.
Koch, J. V., McNab, R. and Komarek, T. M. (October 11, 2016). State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 17th Annual State of the Region Report Norfollk, VA.
Koch, J. V., McNab, R. and Komarek, T. M. (October 7, 2016). State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 17th Annual State of the Region Report Norfollk, VA.
Koch, J. V., McNab, R. and Komarek, T. M. (October 5, 2016). 17th Annual State of the Region Report Oral Presentation 17th Annual State of the Region Report Virginia Beach, VA.
Bailey, K. S. and McNab, R. (July 1, 2015). Brazil for Sale: Does Sino-Brazilian trade or investment significantly influence Brazil’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voting affinity? Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting Honolulu, HI, United States.
Augier, M., McNab, R., Guo, J. and Karber, P. ( 2014). Did defense expenditure contribute to the Chinese ‘Miracle?’ A perspective on the contribution of defense expenditures to economic growth for the People’s Republic of China: 1952-2008 Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting Denver, CO.
Armey, L. and McNab, R. ( 2013). Measuring the impact of war and financial crisis in military expenditures Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting Seattle, WA.
McNab, R. ( 2012). Defense expenditures, fiscal decentralization, and expenditure composition Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA.
Hansen, J. and McNab, R. ( 2011). A dynamic approach to managing corruption: Exploring the optimal path of audits and oversight Paper Western Economic Association International Meetings Brisbane, Australia.
Amara, J. and McNab, R. ( 2009). Scale invariance in the 2003-2008 Iraq conflict Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting Vancouver, B.C..
Amara, J. and McNab, R. ( 2008). An analysis of patterns in Iraq casualty dynamics using power laws Paper Western Economic Association International Annual Meeting Honolulu, HI.
  • 2018: John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2018: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2018: Most Inspirational Faculty Member - Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University
  • 2018: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2006: David L. Williams Outstanding Professor Award,
  • 2003: Research Excellence Award, Defense Resources Management Institute
  • 2001: Research Excellence Award, Defense Resources Management Institute, Naval Postgraduate School
  • 2000: Graduate Teaching Assistance Award, Department of Economics, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University

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