Lawrence D Lafauci (he/him)


Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Providence

Biography and Expertise

Larry LaFauci has been a full-time Economics faculty member at Johnson & Wales University since 2005.

Prior to his full-time position at the university, LaFauci was employed for more than 28 years at the Department of Revenue for the state of Rhode Island. The experience and knowledge that he gained during his tenure at the Department of Revenue enhanced his understanding about the interrelationships between economics, business and public policy.

During this time, LaFauci was also an adjunct instructor at JWU from 1982-2004 and at Providence College from 1995-2007. During his tenure as an adjunct instructor, he taught courses in economics, business management, accounting and finance.

In addition, LaFauci has attended numerous teaching conferences in economics as well as conferences that analyze economic data relative to the national and regional economies.

The high level of energy that is reflected in his class presentations is rooted in his passion for teaching and in helping his students improve their analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Education

MS
Johnson & Wales University

BS
Providence College

BA
Providence College

Adjunct Teacher of the Year
Johnson & Wales University

Adjunct Teacher of the Year 1984
Johnson & Wales University

2026 U.S. Economic Outlook
Oral Presentation
Presentation
Bridge Center
Bridge Center
Providence
RI
United States

2025 U.S. Economic Outlook
Oral Presentation
Presentation
Bridge Diversity & Equity Center
Bridge Diversity & Equity Center
Providence
RI

Increasing Pricing Power and Profits Through Price Elasticity
Oral Presentation
JWU Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
Johnson & Wales University
HAC Building
Cranston
RI

The Cost Benefit Analysis Supporting Work Life Balance
Competition Judging
Academic Debate
Providence College
Providence College Library
Providence
RI

Companies that provide work at home arrangements are more productive than those that do not
Competition Judging
Academic Debate
Providence College
Harkins Hall
Providence
RI

The Post Pandemic Economy
Oral Presentation
Economic Presentation
The Bridge Center
The Bridge Center
Providence
RI

Should Medicare replace employer based insurance ?
Competition Judging
Academic Debate
Providence College
Harkins Hall
providence
RI

Is using internal internal employment sources superior to external ones ?
Competition Judging
Academic debate
Providence College
Harkins Hall
Providence
RI

Should remote workers working from home be paid less than if they worked in the office ?
Competition Judging
Academic Debate
Providence College
Harkins Hall
Providence
RI

Have labor unions in the U.S. been a positive force for both employees and the economy ?
Competition Judging
Academic Debate
Providence College
Harkins Hall
Providence
RI

An Analysis and Outlook: The National and New England Economies
Keynote/Plenary Address
New England Small Business Conference
New England Small Business Association
Newport
RI