Ellen Clardy, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Economics
- Director, Graduate Programs, DCOB
- Content Expert, Economics
Education
- PhD in Economics, Rice University1998
- MA in Economics, Rice University 1994
- BA in Economics, Trinity University 1992
- Series 7 Registered Representative and Series 65 Registered Investment Advisor, 1999-2002
Courses Taught
- ECON 2311 – Microeconomics
- ECON 2312 – Macroeconomics
- ECON 4312 – Global Economics
- ECON 6353 – Survey of Economics (MS-HRM Program)
Teaching Focus
My overall goal for my students is I want them to be able to use the logic and structure of economics combined with their new understanding of the terms and lingo to better analyze issues that affect them. Then when they read the news, they will have a framework they can use to better understand the information given so they can draw their own conclusions. The point is to get the students thinking and talking to help them see the relevance of the economics class they are taking.
Publications
- Clardy, E. and E. Liang Economic Perspectives on Entrepreneurship: Biblical Interpretations and Applications. Christian Business Review Journal, Issue 12, Fall 2023
- Clardy, E. 鈥淩edeeming Antitrust to Restore Competitive Markets鈥 Southern Journal of Business and Ethics Special Issue, 2017. ~ Best Paper Award
- Clardy, E. and K. Morton-King 鈥淗omo Economicus, Rational and Spiritual: Motivations of the Economic Man,鈥 Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict 19: Special Issue (2015): 50-57.
- Clardy, E. 鈥淭eacher and Student as Principal and Agent,鈥 Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research, 16: Special Issue (2015): 31-39.
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Additional Information
After earning her doctorate, she worked in energy consulting for nearly 10 years, including at Econ One in Los Angeles and Skipping Stone in Houston. Next, she was called to full-time motherhood for 5 years and then teaching at HCU, which is easily the next best calling. Dr. Clardy has taught economics for the Archie W. Dunham College since 2010. She has presented articles at SHSU General Business Conference and Christian Scholars Conference, published in several journals, and maintains a weekly blog to share economic truths from the literature to challenge many of the economic misunderstandings prevalent today. In her spare time, she loves reading books on economics, psychology, and theology, and being an active member of Bridge Point Bible Church in Houston.