John Goodell

John Goodell is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the College of Business, The University of Akron. He holds a PhD from Kent State University and is a leading scholar in international finance, institutional influences, ESG, and fintech. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Research in International Business and Finance and Associate Editor for multiple top journals.

Education:

• PhD, Kent State University
• MCIS, Cleveland State University
• MBA, Miami University

His research focuses on the interplay between national culture, institutions, and financial systems. He explores topics such as ESG, cryptocurrency markets, energy finance, corporate governance, and behavioral finance. His work frequently examines how macro-level factors like culture, policy, and climate risk influence financial decision-making and market outcomes.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining finance with environmental science, political economy, and digital innovation. He frequently employs advanced econometric methods, including spillover analysis, quantile regression, and bibliometric modeling, to study market connectedness, risk transmission, and sustainability.

Scientific Awards:

• Stockholm School of Economics/Women in the Academy of International Business Award for Increased Gender Awareness in International Business Research (2011)

Dr. Goodell has secured research grants, including from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and has advised on projects involving financial big data and agent-based modeling. He has been a frequent speaker at international conferences and his research has been featured in Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has served on editorial boards and professional associations such as the Academy of International Business and the Southwestern Finance Association.

He teaches courses in International Finance, Investments, and Managerial Finance, and has been consistently active in professional service, including editorial leadership and conference presentations.