Dr. Brendler received his B.S. in Economics from Oklahoma State University in 1969, and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University in 1977. Dr. Brendler joined the faculty of LSU in Shreveport in August of 1977.
Dr. Brendler's primary research interest revolves around how economic fluctuations affect income distribution in the state of Louisiana.
Professor Brendler’s recent publications and presentations include: “The Income Distribution Effect Of Natural Resource Dependence In An Economy: The U.S. Relative To Louisiana”, Southwest Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, March 9, 2002; and "The Effect On Income Distribution In Louisiana Of the Recovery From The Oil Price Decline", American Association Of Business And Behavioral Sciences Annual Meeting, February 18, 2000.
Dr. Brendler enjoys teaching courses in Microeconomic Theory, International Economics, and Labor Economics
