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 the University of Oregon.
Professional Links
Professional Memberships
American Economic Association PresentSouthern Economic Association PresentWestern Economic Association PresentNational Association of Business Economics 2015 - PresentAwards and Honors
2018, Aaron L. Jackson Honors Faculty of the Year Award, Bentley Honors Program2018, Gregory H. Adamian Award for Excellence in Teaching, Bentley University2015, Innovation In Teaching Award, Bentley University, Fall 2015, Bentley University2015, Corporate Sponsorship - Boston Fed Challenge Competition, Pearson Higher Education2014, Corporate Sponsorship - Bentley Fed Challenge Team, P/E Investments, Boston MA2014, Corporate Sponsorship - Boston Fed Challenge Competition, Pearson Publishing2012, Corporate Sponsorship, Fed Challenge Team, P/E Investments, Boston MA2010, Won Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University, Fall 2010. Award from "Fed Challenge class"., Bentley University2009, Won Innovation in Teaching Award, Fall 2009. Award from "Team Based Learning Format"., Bentley University2007, Faculty Publication award 2006, presented September 2007.2006, Faculty Publication Award 2005, received June 2006.Publications
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)Jackson, A. L., Sumner, S. B. (). Using Prediction Markets to Guide Global Warming Policy. Journal of Policy Modeling. (Link)
Other(s)
Jackson, A. L. (2015). Digital Interactives Project - Monetary Policy ModulePearson Addison Wesley. Jackson, A. L. (2012). Study Guide to Accompany The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, Business School Edition, by Frederic MishkinPearson Addison Wesley. 3rd editionJackson, A. L. (2012). Study Guide to Accompany The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, by Frederic MishkinPearson Addison Wesley. 10th editionJackson, A. L. (2011). Study Guide to Accompany Macroeconomics - Policy and PracticePearson Addison Wesley. 1 1 - 397. Jackson, A. L. (2002). Near-Rational Behavior in New Keynesian Models. 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 theEastern 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 theNational 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 theForum 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 theNational 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 theSouthern Economic Association Washington, DC Service
Department Service
Mentor (Student) for Fed Challenge Team 2008 - PresentCommittee Chair for Macro Brown Bag Seminar 2016 - 2016Committee Member for Department Recruiting Committee 2013 - 2016Committee Member for Student Achievement/ODE Awards Committee 2011 - 2016Committee Member for Scholarly Activities Committee 2011 - 2013University Service
Case Competition Reviewer for Bentley Business Bowl 2019 - 2019Guest Speaker for Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity 2018 - 2018Committee Member for Bentley Teaching and Learning Council 2015 - 2018Director of the Honors Program for Honors Program 2012 - 2018Editor in Chief for Columnas, Honors Program Newsletter 2012 - 2018Guest Speaker for Alumni Event Key Note Speaker 2018 - 2018Guest Speaker for Bentley University Residential Life 2017 - 2017Guest Speaker for Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity 2017 - 2017Conference/Workshop Organizer for Undergraduate Research Bootcamp 2017 - 2017Program Organizer for Fed Challenge Reunion Event 2017 - 2017Mentor (Faculty) for First Year Seminar 2016 - 2016Conference/Workshop Organizer for Undergraduate Research Bootcamp 2016 - 2016Committee Member for VP for Enrollment Management - Hiring Committee 2016 - 2016Conference/Workshop Organizer for Bentley University Honors Conference 2016 - 2016Mentor (Faculty) for First Week Seminar - Academic Competitions 2015 - 2015Mentor (Faculty) for First Week Seminar - Honors Program 2015 - 2015Guest Speaker for Legacy 1917 Alumni Group - Bentley University 2015 - 2015Guest Speaker for NAFSA Breakfast Reception - Bentley University 2015 - 2015Conference/Workshop Organizer for Bentley University Honors Conference 2015 - 2015Mentor (Faculty) for First Week Seminar - Academic Competitions 2014 - 2014Mentor (Faculty) for First Week Seminar - Honors Program 2014 - 2014Conference/Workshop Organizer for Bentley University Honors Conference 2014 - 2014Program Organizer for First Week Seminar Organizer 2013 - 2013Program Organizer for First Week Seminar - New Honors Students "Scarlett H" 2013 - 2013Conference/Workshop Organizer for Bentley University Honors Conference 2013 - 2013Committee Member for Patrick McHugh's PhD dissertation committee 2011 - 2012Committee Member for Teaching and Scholarly Awards Committee 2011 - 2012I am the Associate Director of the Honors Program for Honors Program 2011 - 2012Professional Service
Editor, Journal for Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal 2016 - PresentEditorial Review Board Member for Bentley Microfinance Review 2012 - 2016Reviewer, Journal Article for Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 2016 - 2016Lead Developer/Designer for Bentley University (Honors) Working Paper Series 2016 - 2016Founder, and lead developer/designer of the journal for Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal 2016 - 2016Reviewer, Journal Article for Macroeconomic Dynamics 2015 - 2015Reviewer, Journal Article for Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 2014 - 2014Reviewer, Journal Article for Social Science Quarterly 2013 - 2013Conference/Workshop Session Chair for Western Economic Association International Pacific Rim Conference 2013 - 2013Reviewer, Conference Paper for Western Economic Association International Pacific Rim Conference 2013 - 2013Reviewer, Conference Paper for Western Economic Association International Pacific Rim Conference 2013 - 2013Editorial Review Board Member for Scientific Journals International 2008 - 2013
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