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Ken Schoolland is an Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Entrepreneurship Center at Hawai‘i Pacific University’s College of Business, where he contributes to both academic instruction and entrepreneurial development. He holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and has served in key economic roles within U.S. federal agencies including the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce, as well as on assignment to the Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations.
His research interests center on free market economics, entrepreneurship, and international economic systems, with a particular focus on Japanese business and education. His influential book, The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey, has been published in 53 languages, making complex economic ideas accessible globally. He also authored Shogun's Ghost: The Dark Side of Japanese Education. His work reflects a strong commitment to economic literacy and market-oriented policy.
Schoolland is affiliated with prominent organizations advancing free-market thought, including the Mont Pelerin Society and the Grassroot Institute of Hawai‘i, where he serves on the Board of Scholars. He was a director of the Master of Science in Japanese Business Studies Program at Chaminade University and has taught internationally at Hakodate University in Japan and Sheldon Jackson College in Alaska.
- Sam Walton Fellow for ENACTUS
He has held leadership roles in academic programs and student initiatives, particularly through his direction of the Entrepreneurship Center, fostering innovation and enterprise among students. While no specific grants are mentioned, his international fellowships and program directorships suggest sustained engagement with educational and economic development funding. His career bridges public policy, academic teaching, and global outreach in economic education.
