John Shea

John Shea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland. He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (1990) and has been with the university since 1996. His research focuses on macroeconomics, particularly addressing identification challenges like simultaneity. Key areas include consumption behavior, interindustry linkages, agglomeration economies, and the application of economic principles to baseball statistics. Current projects explore nominal illusion in MLB decision-making.

His teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses such as Principles of Macroeconomics and Advanced Topics in Applied and Theoretical Macroeconomics. Notable publications address topics like supply curve dynamics, parental income impacts on labor market success, and instrument relevance in econometric models. His work frequently bridges empirical methods with economic theory, emphasizing practical applications.

Research highlights include studies on predictable labor income effects on consumption, technological change impacts on industries, and intergenerational economic mobility. His methodologies often involve innovative uses of input-output models and instrumental variables to tackle economic puzzles. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to empirical macroeconomics have had lasting academic influence.