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Last published 2024
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David M. Pearlman

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Arkansas State University

Also affiliated: University of South Carolina (2001–2012); University of New Orleans (2008–2019); Institute for Tourism (2001–2013)

Faculty Researcher

9 h-index 19 pubs 337 cited

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David M. Pearlman's research focuses on the hospitality industry, particularly examining factors influencing capital expenditures and addressing labor shortages. He has investigated the impact of the #MeToo movement on sexual harassment within the U.S. hospitality sector and explored the role of quality internships in mitigating labor shortages in the industry. His work also delves into the determinants of capital investments made by theme park companies, aiming to understand the drivers behind decisions to introduce new attractions. Pearlman has published 19 articles, accumulating 328 citations and an h-index of 9. He has collaborated with Hrishikesh Desai on two shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 9
  • Publications: 19
  • Citations: 337

Selected Publications

  • Waiting for the Next New Ride at Disney World? Understanding the Determinants of Capital Expenditures Among Theme Parks (2024)
    SSRN Electronic Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • Waiting for the next new ride at Disney world? Understanding the determinants of capital expenditures among theme parks (2024)
    European Business Review 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Quality internships in the hospitality industry: A way to help address the labor shortage (2023)
    Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • How the #MeToo movement affected sexual harassment in the hospitality industry: A U.S. case study (2021)
    International Journal of Hospitality Management 13 citations DOI OpenAlex

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