Jennifer Tessendorf

Jennifer Tessendorf is an Instructor of Economics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), where she has been teaching since 2001. She holds a B.A. from Indiana University and an M.A. from the University of Kentucky, and is A.B.D. in Economics from the University of Southern California. She is a dedicated educator in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Economics.

Her scholarly interests span several key areas in economics, including:

• International Economics, with a focus on trade
• New Institutional Economics
• Economic Development
• History of Economic Thought

She teaches a range of undergraduate courses such as Principles of Economics (Econ 160), International Economics (Econ 240), and the First-Year Seminar Why Aren't All Countries Rich? (FSEM 029). Prior to joining HWS, she taught at the University of Southern California and Glendale Community College, demonstrating a sustained commitment to economics education.

Dr. Tessendorf is actively involved in academic service, currently serving as the departmental liaison for the Writing Enriched Curriculum program at HWS. Her office is located in Stern Hall, and she holds regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

She has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or fellowships. There is no indication of graduate student advising or research grants in the available information. Her primary focus appears to be undergraduate teaching and curriculum development within the economics discipline.