James Murray

James Murray is a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), holding positions in the Department of Economics and serving as Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration (2019-2020). He teaches macroeconomics, econometrics, and business research methods, emphasizing curriculum innovation and student success.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Indiana University (2008)
• M.A. in Economics, Indiana University (2004)
• M.A. in Economics, University of Notre Dame (2002)
• B.S. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2000)

Research Interests:

• Macroeconomics with a focus on expectations formation and uncertainty
• Monetary and fiscal policy analysis
• Econometric methods and applications
• Teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

Recent Research Trends: Recent work includes fiscal policy impact analysis, NFT market behavior, and pedagogical innovations like Econocast.net for multimedia learning. His 2024 paper on fiscal policies highlights trade-offs between economic stimulus and inequality.

Awards:

• 2022 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award
• Top 25% paper at Americas Conference on Information Systems (2022)

Professional Contributions: Served as Assistant Professor at UWL (2009-2013) and Viterbo University (2008-2009). Active in policy modeling, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaborations with information systems.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned, but collaborates with colleagues like Pedro de Araujo and Peter Haried on cross-disciplinary projects.