Paula Jordan

Dr. Paula Jordan is an Associate Professor in the College of Management and Business at National-Louis University (NLU), where she has been a full-time faculty member since 1998. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame (1998), an M.A. in Economics from the same institution (1990), and a B.S. in Business Administration from Ferris State University (1988).

• Education:
• Ph.D. Economics, University of Notre Dame, 1998
• M.A. Economics, University of Notre Dame, 1990
• B.S. Business Administration, Ferris State University, 1988

Her research focuses on labor economics, statistics, and the effects of competition on efficiency in electricity generation, as demonstrated by her doctoral dissertation: "The Effects of Competition on Efficiency of Electricity Generation: A Post-PURPA Analysis". Prior to academia, she worked in the gas and electric utility industries for 8 years, holding roles such as Derivatives Trader and Risk Strategy Analyst at Florida Power Corporation and Southern Natural Gas. She has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at multiple institutions since 1990.

Dr. Jordan teaches courses including MBA508 Managerial Economics, MBA516 Financial Markets, and MGT482 Strategic Management. She has extensive experience in online education since 2002, engaging with diverse international student populations. No specific scientific awards are listed in her profile.

Her professional activities include developing curricula for NLU’s BSM, MSML, MBA, and MSEC programs and designing statistical models for forecasting and risk analysis. She maintains interests in outdoor activities, travel, and cultural exploration.