James P. Henderson

James P. Henderson is a Senior Research Professor of Economics at Valparaiso University, located in Dickmeyer 126. His work focuses on 19th-century British economic thought, including early mathematical economics, professional organizations, and the ethical dimensions of economic ideas. Notably, he is currently authoring a book titled “William Wordsworth the poet and Charles Dickens the novelist vs. the classical practical economist and the issue of poverty.”

• Education:
• B.A., Beloit College
• M.A. and Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

His research explores intersections between literature and economics, analyzing how 19th-century poets and novelists critiqued classical economic theories. This includes studies on the economics of Victorian science, professionalization of economic disciplines, and ethical critiques embedded in literary works. His book project bridges literary analysis with economic history, examining how figures like Wordsworth and Dickens challenged prevailing economic ideologies regarding poverty.