John Hodgson

John Hodgson is a Professor of Economics at the University of South Florida (USF), affiliated with the Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been at USF since 1980, serving in leadership roles such as Vice Provost (1989-2002), Director of the USF Center for International Business (1995-2002), and Chair of multiple academic committees. His professional journey includes prior faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Oklahoma, alongside private industry experience as Vice President of Hodgson-Blake, Inc. (1964-1966).

Education: Hodgson holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia (1971), an MBA from Auburn University (1967), and a BA from Vanderbilt University (1957). Military service includes the U.S. Marine Corps (1957-1959).

Research focuses on international economics, monetary policy, and applied econometrics. Notable contributions include studies on exchange rate stability, capital mobility, and purchasing-power parity in transitional economies. Teaching spans global business environments, international trade theory, and statistical methodologies.

Awards include multiple Outstanding Teacher Awards (Executive MBA Program) and recognition for academic leadership. He has directed four doctoral dissertations and advised numerous master’s theses. Grants led include US Department of Education initiatives to develop international business education programs.

Service roles include leadership in USF’s internationalization efforts (e.g., USF World Initiatives Committee), advisory boards for Cuban and Latin American studies, and community engagement with organizations like the Tampa Bay International Business Council.

Professional affiliations include the Academy of International Business and American Economic Association. He has presented widely on topics such as Chinese economic reforms and East-West monetary relations, alongside ongoing professional development in pedagogical innovation, including online teaching strategies.