John Goddard

Professor John Goddard is an Emeritus Professor of Financial Economics at Bangor University, appointed in 2005. Previously, he held professorships at Swansea University, University of Leeds, and Abertay University. With expertise in industrial organization, banking, and sports economics, his research bridges theoretical and applied economics. He co-authored influential works such as Economics of Professional Football and Industrial Organization: Competition, Strategy, Policy.

John holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College, University of London, and a BA in Economics from Lancaster University. His notable awards include a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2002), a Targeted Research Fellowship from Ente Luigi Einaudi (2007), and a Marie Curie Fellowship (2007).

His research focuses on banking systems, financial markets, and the economics of professional sports. Key contributions include analyzing competitive balance in sports leagues, banking efficiency, and financial volatility. His work has been widely cited and featured in media outlets like The Times and The Guardian.

Professor Goddard supervises PhD students in Banking and Finance (Mohammed Muharam), Sports Modelling (Conor McKeating), and Banking and Finance (Waleed Idriss). He has also contributed to academic publishing through editorial roles at the International Journal of Sports Finance and Journal of Sports Economics.