About
Marc Schaffer is a Professor of Economics & Data Analytics at St. Norbert College, holding the Dale and Ruth Michels Endowed Chair. He serves as Executive Director of the Center for Business, Economics, & Analytics (CBEA) and coordinates the Data Analytics program. His affiliations include roles in academic leadership, community service, and consultancy.
Education: B.A. in Economics & Business Admin. from Augustana College (Illinois), M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Western Michigan University.
Research focuses on monetary economics, financial institutions, and data visualization. He actively publishes in journals like Managerial Finance and Applied Economics, and collaborates with industry through CBEA's consulting projects. Community engagement includes economic impact studies, media commentary, and leadership in regional development initiatives.
Awards include the Bishop Morneau Community Service Award (2018) and Leonard Ledvina Outstanding Teacher Award (2022). His teaching spans macroeconomics, data analytics, and short-term study abroad programs in Europe.
