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The Economics department at St. Mary's University is home to an unusually ambitious group of professors taking on new projects that let students work hand-in-hand with researchers and the community.
The SABÉR Research Institute is just one of these projects—an economic think tank dedicated to researching regional economies, SABÉR gives students unique opportunities to work as paid interns and researchers. To find out how you can work on real contracts with businesses and the City of San Antonio, visit www.saberinstitute.org.
The Economics faculty at St. Mary's is often called upon for the expert opinions on current events in the city of San Antonio and across the country.
We invite you to explore degree options available in the field and to contact Roy Robbins, Chair, for more questions about studying Economics at St. Mary's.
For more information, please see the degree plans and course catalog.
(210) 431-6704
rrobbins@stmarytx.edu
Charles Francis Hall 222
The SABÉR Research Institute is just one of these projects—an economic think tank dedicated to researching regional economies, SABÉR gives students unique opportunities to work as paid interns and researchers. To find out how you can work on real contracts with businesses and the City of San Antonio, visit www.saberinstitute.org.
The Economics faculty at St. Mary's is often called upon for the expert opinions on current events in the city of San Antonio and across the country.
We invite you to explore degree options available in the field and to contact Roy Robbins, Chair, for more questions about studying Economics at St. Mary's.
For more information, please see the degree plans and course catalog.
Contact Us
Roy Robbins, Chair(210) 431-6704
rrobbins@stmarytx.edu
Charles Francis Hall 222
Steve Nivin, Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorOffice: CF 224
Phone: (210) 431-2058
Email: snivin@stmarytx.edu Full Bio Details
Steve Nivin, Ph.D., is the Chief Economist for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Director of the SABÉR Research Institute, and Director of the St. Mary's Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
Roy E. Robbins
Chair of EconomicsAssistant Professor
Office: CF 222 Phone: (210) 431-6704
Email: rrobbins@stmarytx.edu Full Bio Details
M.A., St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, 1976
M.T. (Master of Theology), Southern Methodist University, 1963
B.A., Southwestern University, 1960
Roy Robbins, Ph.D., has extensive experience in municipal governments in Texas and Virginia. He wrote first successful application for funding of a Public Works Impact Project for San Antonio, Texas. Approved by EDA to act as Economic Development Coordinator for City of San Antonio. He has also planned comprehensive human service programs including projects in health, welfare, crime reduction, youth activities, community development, education, manpower, and equal employment opportunities.
He is a member of the Association for Social Economics and the Southwest Association of Pre-Law Advisers.
M.T. (Master of Theology), Southern Methodist University, 1963
B.A., Southwestern University, 1960
Roy Robbins, Ph.D., has extensive experience in municipal governments in Texas and Virginia. He wrote first successful application for funding of a Public Works Impact Project for San Antonio, Texas. Approved by EDA to act as Economic Development Coordinator for City of San Antonio. He has also planned comprehensive human service programs including projects in health, welfare, crime reduction, youth activities, community development, education, manpower, and equal employment opportunities.
He is a member of the Association for Social Economics and the Southwest Association of Pre-Law Advisers.
Alejandro Velez, Ph.D.
ProfessorEconomics
International Business
Office: CF 214
Phone: (210) 436-3142
Email: avelez@stmarytx.edu Full Bio Details
Ph.D., The University of Florida, 1977
M.A., The University of Florida
B.A. , American University (School of International Service), 1963
Alejandro Velez is a professor of economics at St. Mary's and Director of the Latin American Studies Program. He teaches and researches in international economics and international business.
Dr. Velez is active in professional and business organizations concerned with international trade and business, including the San Antonio World Trade Association, the Academy of International Business, and the Latin American Studies Association. He can be heard and seen in TV and radio programs including the Voice of Americas, KTSA, Univision and Catholic Television of San Antonio. He regularly appears both English and Spanish newspapers. He frequently writes for scholarly publications and has published a chapter on NAFTA through MacMillan Press of the United Kingdom.
Dr. Velez was born in Colombia and has lived and worked in Mexico, Venezuela and Austria. He has conducted several seminars abroad, including a program on maquiladoras for the Long Term Credit Bank of Japan in Tokyo.
M.A., The University of Florida
B.A. , American University (School of International Service), 1963
Alejandro Velez is a professor of economics at St. Mary's and Director of the Latin American Studies Program. He teaches and researches in international economics and international business.
Dr. Velez is active in professional and business organizations concerned with international trade and business, including the San Antonio World Trade Association, the Academy of International Business, and the Latin American Studies Association. He can be heard and seen in TV and radio programs including the Voice of Americas, KTSA, Univision and Catholic Television of San Antonio. He regularly appears both English and Spanish newspapers. He frequently writes for scholarly publications and has published a chapter on NAFTA through MacMillan Press of the United Kingdom.
Dr. Velez was born in Colombia and has lived and worked in Mexico, Venezuela and Austria. He has conducted several seminars abroad, including a program on maquiladoras for the Long Term Credit Bank of Japan in Tokyo.
