Biography: James Murray
Position
I am a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. I joined the UWL Department of Economics as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2009. I regularly teach multiple sections of introductory level macroeconomics, upper-level undergraduate courses related to macroeconomics and econometrics, and quantitative research methods in UW-L's MBA program.
Research
My primary area of research interest is in macroeconomics, specifically regarding fiscal and monetary policy. I also contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning, which involves self-reflection and peer-reviewed dissemination of curricular and pedagogical strategies to improve student learning. I also collaborate with my colleagues in other fields, which has led to coauthored publications in sports economics, librarianship, and health economics of developing countries.Education
I completed a Ph.D. in economics at Indiana University in May 2008. My doctoral dissertation examined evidence for adaptive expectations in macroeconomic models applied to the U.S. economy, and estimated the implications for the macroeconomy. I also completed a Master of Arts degree in economics at Indiana University in May 2004 and another at the University of Notre Dame in May 2002.
UWL is Home
I am originally from La Crosse, WI, and I attended UW-La Crosse as an undergraduate student, graduating in May 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with minors in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. I am very happy to be working and living back in my hometown and at the university that always felt like home.Hobbies
My active hobbies include running, biking, swimming, and hiking. I like to compete in running races, bike races, and triathlons in the La Crosse area and beyond. My less active hobbies include computer programming, building computers, drinking coffee, drinking IPAs, and messing up computer configurations in failed attempts to improve computer configurations.
