Ascension Mejorado

Clinical Professor

Biography

Since joining Liberal Studies Professor Mejorado has taught Principles of Economics and various GLS seminars on topics related to economic development, comparative economic systems, and economic growth. She has also taught at The New School and New Jersey City University. Professor Mejorado’s current research focuses on the linkages between technical change, profits, and secular stagnation. The last book she co-authored, Profitability and the Great Recession: The Role of Accumulation Trends in the Financial Crisis, interprets the Great Recession of 2007-2009 through the lens of classical political economy.

Education

Ph.D. - University of Madrid

Teaching and Research Interests

Industrialization and Economic Development; Technical Progress and Its Impact on Employment; Exchange Rates and International Trade; the European Union: Its History and Monetary Institutions.

Selected Honors and Awards

Liberal Studies Student Mentor Award, 2014 and 2016

Outstanding Program Service Award, 2011

Liberal Studies Excellence in Teaching Award, 2002

Selected Publications

Mejorado, A. and Roman, M. 2017. "Profitability and Secular Stagnation: The Missing Link." International Journal of Political Economy 46:2-3, 150-166. DOI: 10.1080/08911916.2017.1383686

Mejorado, A. and Roman, M. 2014. Profitability and the Great Recession: The Role of Accumulation Trends in the Financial Crisis. London and New York: Routledge, Frontiers of Political Economy.

Becker, E. and Mejorado, A. 2012. New Perspectives in Managing Ireland's Economy for the Country to Thrive in the Turbulence of Work Markets. Volume II: New Conceptual Direction to Expand Ireland’s Economic Framework for Output Growth and Job Creation. Dublin and New York: Wordwell in association with Glucksman Ireland House NYU.

Becker, E. and Mejorado, A. 2011. New Perspectives in Managing Ireland's Economy for the Country to Thrive in the Turbulence of Work Markets. Volume I: The Output Competitiveness Assessment Model. Dublin and New York: Wordwell in association with Glucksman Ireland House NYU.