Dr. John Edward Marthinsen's primary research interests are in the areas of corporate finance, banking, and international financial markets. He is the author of numerous articles as well as the co-author of two books, Switzerland: A Guide to the Capital and Money Market (Euromoney) and Entrepreneurship, Productivity, and the Freedom of Information Act (Lexington Books). Dr. Marthinsen teaches mainly in the areas of global macroeconomic analysis, risk management, and international finance. From 1992 to 1998, Professor Marthinsen served as chairman of the Economics Division. In 1997, Babson College awarded him the Distinguished Chair in Swiss Economics of the newly founded Glavin Center for Global Entrepreneurial Leadership. Dr. Marthinsen has extensive consulting experience working for both domestic and international companies and banks, as well as for the US government. He has been a member of the United Nations Association's Economic Policy Council and has lectured at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr Marthinsen is a member of the Board of Directors for Givaudan SA, a Swiss-based flavors and fragrances company. Areas of expertise include: Economics, International Finance, Monetary Policy/Fiscal Policy and Swiss Banking.
