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Carla Barbieri

Carla Barbieri, Ph.D.


Assistant Professor

Education

  • Ph.D. 2006, Michigan State University

Research Summary

  • Barbieri's research focuses on rural and cultural tourism, agriculture entrepreneurship and marketing research in commercial recreation. Her expertise also includes the development and management of Web-based research systems. Barbieri coordinates the Tourism Development specialization within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Teaching

  • Tourism Management
  • Tourism Planning and Development
  • Constructs of Leisure

Selected Publications

  • Barbieri, C. and Mahoney, E. 2009.
    Why Is Diversification an Attractive Farm Adjustment Strategy? Insights from Texas Farmers and Ranchers. Journal of Rural Studies, 25(1):58-66
  • Barbieri, C. and Mshenga, P. 2008.
    The Role of Firm and Owner Characteristics on the Performance of Agritourism Farms. Sociologia Ruralis, 48(2):166-183
  • Barbieri, C.; Mahoney, E.; and Butler, L. 2008.
    Understanding the Nature and Extent of Farm and Ranch Diversification in North America. Rural Sociology, 73(2):205-229
  • Barbieri, C.; Mahoney, E.; and Palmer R. 2008.
    Segmenting the Consumer Show Market – The Case of RV and Camping Shows. Event Management, 12(2): 53-66

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