Dr. Rebecca Campbell Smith
Title
- Assistant Extension Professor
Contact Information
becky.smith@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-1793
Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Bldg., Rm. 371-A
Overview
Biography
Born in Flint, MI and raised in Southern California, economist Dr. Smith is currently the Director of the MSU Extension Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy. She loves spending time with her three kids and exercising outdoors.
Education
- Louisiana State University, Ph D, Economics
- Louisiana State University, MS, Economics
- Pepperdine University, BA, Economics
Research/Extension Interests
Economic education, including economics informational text, content and economics literacy, public deliberation, and issues in local public finance.
Website
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Smith, R., Sharp, E., Campbell, R. 2011. Evaluation of Financial Fitness for Life Program and Future Outlook in the Mississippi Delta. Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research 12(2):25-39. |
| 2010 | Grimes, P. W., Rogers, K. E., Smith, R. C. 2010. High School Economic Education and Access to Financial Services. The Journal of Consumer Affairs 44(2):317-335. |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Boyce, M., Kim, A., Smith, R., Barefield, D. A. 2023. Mississippi Economic and Financial Well-Being: Patterns and Trends . Mississippi State University Extension Service Download |
| 2022 | King, K., Nathan, A. R., Coatney, K. T., Brewer, T. E., Smith, R. C., Barnes, J. N., Anderson, J. F., Biggs, G. W., Barefield, D. A. 2022. Economic Impact of the Jasper County Calf Marketing Program. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3753. Download |
| 2021 | Brewer, T. E., Sims, W. A., Webb, T. A., Coatney, K. T., Smith, R. C., Barnes, . N., Anderson, J. F., Biggs, G. W., Barefield, D. A. 2021. Economic Impact of the Southern Producers Replacement Heifer Sale. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3692. Download |
| 2020 | Smith, R. C., Barnes, J. N., Collins, A., Nickels, L. C., Carter, R. D., Beatty, P. H. 2020. Six Strategies to Strengthen your Small Business during COVID19. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3444. Download |
| 2020 | Carter, R. D., Smith, R. C., Crist, C., Poindexter, W. G. 2020. Agritourism and COVID-19: Questions and answers. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication M2366. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C., Kim, A. 2019. Mississippi Economic Wellbeing and Poverty. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3267. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Planning Your Estate Part 2: Where There's a Will, There's a Way. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 1739. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Family Insurance Planning. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1410. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Financial Fitness Checklist. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1762. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Housing - Your Top Priority When Your Income Drops. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1866. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Insurance Matters When Your Income Drops. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1868. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Making Ends Meet. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1876(#1876). Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Money Traps that Can Keep You Broke. Mississippi State University Extension Service P2432. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Move Forward When Your Income Drops. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1863. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Plan Your Spending When Your Income Drops. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1865. Download |
| 2019 | Smith, R. C. 2019. Shape Up Your Spending - A Guide for College Students. Download |
| 2018 | Barefield, D. A., Barnes, J. N., Smith, R. C. 2018. Local Government’s Role and Response to Economic Development. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3270. Download |
| 2018 | Smith, R. C. 2018. Disaster Relief: Avoiding Fraud and Deception. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1700. Download |
| 2018 | Smith, R. C. 2018. Disaster Relief: Managing on a Suddenly Reduced Income. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1765. Download |
| 2018 | Smith, R. C. 2018. Take Control of Your Finances When Your Income Drops. Mississippi State University Extension Service IS1867(#1867). Download |
| 2017 | Wheeler, B. E., Smith, R. C. 2017. Inventory of the Household. Mississippi State University Extension Service P0633. Download |
| 2016 | Smith, R. C., Carter, R. D. 2016. Understanding the Mississippi Agritourism Limited Liability Law. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3002. Download |
Graduate Students
Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Research Paper Presentation
American Association for Agricultural Education
Society Memberships
- Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education
- Association of Career and Technical Educators
- MS Agricultural Economics Association
- MS Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers
- MS Business Educators Association
- MS Council for the Social Studies
- Mississippi Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences
- National Association of Economic Educators
- National Council for the Social Studies
- Omicron Delta Epsilon
