Colin Read

Colin Read is a Professor of Economics & Finance at SUNY Plattsburgh’s School of Business & Economics, where he has taught environmental economics, sustainability, money and banking, and the history of economic and finance thought for over 35 years. He also serves as an independent director and financial expert on the board of a NASDAQ-traded public holding company encompassing banks and insurance companies, following prior board service at a bank. Additionally, he served as mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and on the county legislature.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (specialties: Finance, Urban/Real Estate Economics)
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics
• Master’s of Arts in Economics
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master’s of Taxation
• Juris Doctor in Law

Research Interests: Prof. Read’s work spans urban and real estate economics, macroeconomics, banking, the history of finance, sustainability, and cryptocurrencies. His contributions include 30 peer-reviewed papers, 500+ newspaper columns, and over a dozen books addressing financial risk, sustainability, and economic theory.