Jackson Battista

Professor Jackson Battista is a faculty member at Saint Mary’s College of California’s School of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Economics. He earned his PhD in Economics (2020), MA in Economics (2018), and MA in European History (2016) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a BA in Economics and History from the University of California, Berkeley (2015). His research focuses on U.S. Economic History, Deindustrialization, Political Economy, and Class Conflict, with a particular emphasis on Detroit.

• PhD, Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2020)
• MA, Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2018)
• MA, European History, Columbia University (2016)
• BA, Economics and History, University of California, Berkeley (2015)

His work explores the intersection of race, class, and economic transformation, examining historical and spatial dynamics in industrial decline. He teaches courses ranging from introductory micro/macroeconomics to advanced topics like Economic History and Heterodox Economics.

Recent publications analyze deindustrialization’s impact on urban economies, labor movements, and social structures. His conference presentations address global comparisons, ideological frameworks, and regional disparities.

• OA/OER Open Textbook Grant (2021)
• Filippi Endowment Grant (2020)

Battista mentors students through research seminars and independent studies, emphasizing accessible economic analysis for solving societal challenges.