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David McClain is a Professor and President Emeritus at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, serving as the Faculty Director of UH Manoa Study Abroad. He previously held leadership roles including President of the University of Hawai‘i System (2004–2009), Dean of the Shidler College of Business (2000–2003), and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2003–2004). His academic background includes a PhD in Economics from MIT (1974) and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Kansas (1968).
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974
- BA in Economics and Mathematics, University of Kansas, 1968
His research interests span international economics, leadership, and management, with a focus on Asia-Pacific regional issues. He authored Apocalypse on Wall Street and published in journals like the Review of Economics and Statistics and Sloan Management Review. McClain has also served as a senior economist on President Jimmy Carter’s Council of Economic Advisers, taught globally, and held advisory roles in corporate and nonprofit sectors.
Awards and Recognition:
- UH Alumni Association President’s Award (2009)
- Shidler College of Business Hall of Honor (2014)
- Dennis Ching Award for teaching excellence (2013)
- Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Doshisha University (2007)
McClain has advised over 20 organizations, including APEC’s Business Management Network and First Insurance Company of Hawaii. He previously led the Management Development Program-Japan at Boston University and consulted widely on economic and leadership issues. His military service included a tour in Vietnam (1970–1971) as a First Lieutenant.
