John Shepherd

John Shepherd

  • Senior Lecturer Emeritus, Economics
  • Proprietor, Linden Tree Inn
  • Adjunct Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Bentley University
  • Advanced Diploma in Education in Economics and Education Administration, University of London
  • M.Sc. in Planning and economics, University of Reading
  • M.Sc. in Political economy, London School of Economics
  • B.S. Econ in Economics and government, University of Wales

Teaching Interests

Educational delivery and testing; Interdisciplinary learning

Research Interests

Changing nature of the firm; Internal markets; Technology in education; Leisure sector Massachusetts

Consulting/Practice Interests

Market forecasting; Educational technology; Small business co-owner

Bio

Previously taught at Northeastern University, and in the British private school system. Other experience includes the computing industry and consultancy work to the building materials industry. Main teaching areas: macroeconomics, microeconomics, Financial markets and institutions. Areas of interest are: monetary and fiscal policy, financial markets, political economy, European integration and the use of technology in education.

Professional Memberships

  • Massachusetts Lodging Association 2002-06-26 - Present
  • Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 2002-06-23 - Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • Hartnett Prize for best business plan, Hartnett foundation
  • Exemplary Performance award, Bentley university
  • Hartnett prize, Hartnett family

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Committee Member for Economic principles department committee 9/1/18 - Present
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Service learning center 1/1/17 - Present

    • Service: University

  • Mentor (Faculty) for Conversation Partners 9/22/14 - 5/10/16