Jack Broughton

Dr. Jack Broughton is an Associate Professor in the Business and Economics department at Chapman University's George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. He has taught finance courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and held key administrative roles, including Associate Dean for eight years during which the Argyros School achieved AACSB reaccreditation and BusinessWeek top-50 recognition.

• Education: BA in Latin (The College of William and Mary), MBA (The College of William and Mary), Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

His research focuses on finance, sustainable energy economics, and portfolio risk management, with publications analyzing solar panel cost efficiency, battery storage economics, and behavioral biases in macroeconomic forecasts. He co-founded the Student Management Investment Fund and contributed to the design of the Janes Financial Center.

Recent publications highlight trends in renewable energy cost modeling, equity duration analysis, and behavioral economics. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical energy policy solutions.

• Scientific Awards: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter (2007)

Dr. Broughton has served as a consultant to the CFA Institute since 2010 and held prior economic roles at the Institute for Water Resources, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, and Bell Atlantic Corporation.