Author: Dr. Shawn RitenourDr. Shawn Ritenour is Professor of Economics at Grove City College and associated scholar at the Ludwig von Mises Institute. Dr. Ritenour earned a B. A. in economics from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and a Ph.D. in economics at Auburn University. Prior to coming to Grove City College, Dr. Ritenour was holder of the Ruby Letsch-Roderique Chair of Economics at Southwest Baptist University. He has lectured for the Acton Institute, Institute for Principle Studies and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, and served as visiting professor at the University of Angers, France.