Aaron Jackson

Aaron Jackson

  • Senior Associate Dean of Business, Faculty Affairs, Research, and Strategic Initiatives and Professor, Economics
  • Editor, Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal
  • Chair, Boston Fed Challenge Leadership Council
  • Senior Associate Dean
  • Ph.D. in Economics, University of Oregon
  • M.Sc. in Economics, University of Oregon
  • B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics, University of Oregon

Bio

Teaching and research areas of interest focus on monetary theory and policy, the determinants of inflation, macroeconomic modeling, the heterogeneous behavior of agents, and using prediction markets for policy purposes. Current research focuses on institutional effectiveness and communications of central banks. Previous teaching experience at U of Oregon.

Awards and Honors

  • Aaron L. Jackson Honors Faculty of the Year Award, Bentley Honors Program
  • Gregory H. Adamian Award for Excellence in Teaching, Bentley University
  • Innovation In Teaching Award, Bentley University, Fall 2015, Bentley University
  • Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University, Fall 2010. Award from "Fed Challenge class"., Bentley University
  • Innovation in Teaching Award, Fall 2009. Award from "Team Based Learning Format"., Bentley University

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Jackson, A. L. (2016). Editor's Introduction. Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal, (1) 1 (Link)
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2016). A Case Study on Using Instructor-Recorded videos in an Upper Level Economics Course. International Review of Economics Education/Elsvier, (23) 28-33.
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2015). Teaching a Class Dedicated to the College Fed Challenge Competition. Eastern Economic Journal
  • Quinn, M. A., Jackson, A. L., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2013). Are Immigrants Really Attracted to the Welfare State? Evidence from OECD Countries. International Economics and Economic Policy, (10) 4 (Link)
  • McHugh, P., Jackson, A. L. (2012). Prediction Market Accuracy: The Impact of Size, Incentives, Context and Interpretation. The Journal of Prediction Markets, (6) 2 22-46. (Link)
  • Jackson, A. L., Quinn, M. A., Ortmeyer, D. L. (2010). The Ties that Bind: Colonies, Culture, and Education among Immigrants. International Journal of Applied Economics, (7) 2 28-45. (Link)
  • Jackson, A. L. (2010). Policy Futures Markets with Multiple Goals. Journal of Macroeconomics, (32) 1 45-54. (Link)
  • Jackson, A. L., Miles, W. (2009). Quantitative Goals for Monetary Policy: A Quantile Regression Approach. Applied Economics, (41) 16 2065 - 71. (Link)
  • Jackson, A. L., Miles, W. (2008). Fixed Exchange Rates and Disinflation in Emerging Markets: How Large is the Effect?. Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv [Review of World Economics], (144) 3 538-557. (Link)
  • Sumner, S. B., Jackson, A. L. (2006). Velocity Futures Markets: Does the Fed Need A Structural Model?. Economic Inquiry, (44) 4 716-728.
  • Jackson, A. L. (2005). Disinflationary Boom Reversion. Macroeconomic Dynamics, (9) 4 489 - 515. (Link)

    • Digital and Electronic Media, Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts

  • 2018. "Boston Business Journal"
  • 2017. "WalletHub"
  • 2017. "WBZ Radio 1030am"
  • 2017. "WBZ Radio 1030am"
  • 2017. "US News and World Report"
  • 2017. "WBZ Radio 1030am"
  • 2017. "PreparedU Bentley"
  • 2017. "US News and World Report"
  • 2016. "Huffington Post"
  • 2016. "US News and World Report"
  • 2016. "Boston Business Journal"
  • 2016. "Boston Globe"
  • 2014. "Bloomberg Radio"
  • 2014. "Bloomberg Radio"
  • 2014. "Bloomberg Radio"
  • 2013. "Fox 25 Boston - College Tour campus visit"
  • 2013. "Bloomberg Radio - Hays Advantage"
  • 2013. "Bloomberg Radio - Hays Advantage"
  • 2013. "Bloomberg Radio"
  • 2013. "Bloomberg Radio - Hays Advantage"
  • 2013. "Bentley Observer"
  • 2013. "IMPACT blog, Bentley University"

    • Other Teaching Materials

    Presentations

  • Jackson, A. L. (2019). “Fed Challenge: Participating and Organizing a Competition” Presented at the American Economic Association AEA Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education St. Louis, MO
  • Jackson, A. L. (2018). “The Fed Challenge Competition” Presented at the Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference Boston MA
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2017). “Participating in the College Fed Challenge” Presented at the American Economic Association Teaching Conference Denver, CO
  • Jackson, A. L. (2017). Presented at the Bentley University Public Policy in the Trump Administration Bentley University
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2016). “Participating in the College Fed Challenge” Presented at the American Economic Association Teaching Conference Atlanta, GA
  • Rubio, C., Gulati, G. J., Jackson, A. L. (2015). “Capstone Projects at a Business University” Presented at the NCHC National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Conference Chicago, IL
  • Gulley, O., Jackson, A. L. (2015). “Flipping Out: A Case Study on Using the Flipped Classroom in an Upper Level Economics Course” Presented at the Eastern Economic Association Eastern Economic Association Conference New York
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2013). “Using Team-Based Competitions to Foster Student Learning” Presented at the NYSEA New York State Economics Association Annual Conference Farmingdale, NY
  • Scholten, P. A., Jackson, A. L. (2013). “Price and Quality in a New Product Monopoly with Truncated Demand” Presented at the National Business and Economics Society Costa Rica
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2013). “Pressing the Issue: The Impact of Fed Press Conferences on Financial Markets” Presented at the Western Economic Association International WEAI 10th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference Toyko, Japan
  • Jackson, A. L. (2012). “Do What You Say, Say What You Do: Operating Targets and Federal Reserve Credibility” Presented at the Forum for Economists International Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Gulley, O. D., Jackson, A. L. (2012). “Using Team-Based Competitions to Foster Student Learning” Presented at the American Economic Association National Conference on Teaching Economics and Research in Economic Education Boston, MA
  • Scholten, P. A., Jackson, A. L. (2011). “Pricing and Quality in a New Product Monopoly with Truncated Demand” Presented at the Eurasian Business and Economic Soceity EBES 2011 Conference Zagreb, Croatia
  • Jackson, A. L. (2011). “Do What You Say, Say What You Do: Operating Targets and Federal Reserve Credibility” Presented at the National Business and Economic Society Curacao
  • Jackson, A. L., Ortmeyer, D. L., Quinn, M. A. (2008). “Social Policies and Migration Incentives in the European Union” Presented at the Southern Economic Association Washington, DC

    • Service

    Service: Public

  • Program Organizer for Boston Regional Fed Challenge Competition 9/1/13 - Present
  • Committee Member for Board Advisory Committee, St. Mary's Credit Union 2023-04-01 - 2025-08-01
  • Board Member for St. Mary's Credit Union 2025-08-01 - Present

    • Service: Professional

  • Editor, Journal for Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal 1/1/16 - Present
  • Founder, and lead developer/designer of the journal for Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal 1/1/16 - 10/1/16
  • Editorial Review Board Member for Bentley Microfinance Review 9/1/12 - 12/31/16

    • Service: Ph.D. Advising

  • Supervisor, Committee Member 2013/03 - 2017/03
  • Committee Member 2010/04 - 2012/01