Dr. Joseph A. Giacalone
Professor of Economics and Holder of the
Henry George Chair in Economics
Dr. Giacalone earned his B.A. and Ph.D. at Columbia University and
his MBA at St. John's University. He previously served fifteen
years as Associate Dean and four years as Dean of the College of
Business Administration.
His publications are in the areas of health care economics,
business and economic history, economic thought, industry
studies, and collegiate business education. His current research
includes:
- the nursing home and pharmaceutical industries.
- MBA curriculum trends
- Commercialization of outer space
- Hewlett-Packard's E-Inclusion strategy
He is referee for the Southern Business Review and the American
Journal of Economics and Sociology. He has had newspaper, radio,
and television interviews on current economic issues.
His memberships include the American Economic Association, the
Economic and Business History Association. His current
University service includes Secretary-Treasurer of the Beta Gamma
Sigma Chapter, Board of Directors of St. John's AAUP Chapter
and Graduate Educational Policy Committees. He was elected to Beta
Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Alpha Sigma Lambda.
Recipient of Army ROTC Eisenhower Award and University's
Outstanding Administrative Achievement Medal. Service awards from
CBA, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alexander Grant and Co., and the Internal
Revenue Service.
Recent Courses Taught:
| Subject | Number | Title |
| ECO | 1301 | Principles of Economics I |
| ECO | 1302 | Principles of Economics II |
| ECO | 1326 | Eco History of the Western Com |
| ECO | 150 | Economic Analysis |
| ECO | 2327 | Develpt of American Bus Enterp |
E-mail:
giacaloj@stjohns.edu