Ryan Ratcliff

Ryan Ratcliff is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego (USD), where he has held a tenured position since May 2014.2 He specializes in forecasting, macroeconomics, and financial economics.1

Academic Background and Research

Professor Ratcliff's research interests focus on macroeconomics and business cycles.3 As a scholar, he has been cited 121 times for his academic publications.5 His expertise in economic forecasting has led him to make predictions about economic conditions, including a forecast of a post-pandemic economic boom for 2022 following tough conditions in early 2021.4

Teaching and Responsibilities

At USD, Ratcliff teaches courses such as:

• ECON 102: Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 201: Intermediate Macroeconomics6

His office is located in Olin Hall 316 on the USD campus.7

Additional Roles

Beyond his primary teaching and research duties, Ryan Ratcliff has taken on additional responsibilities at USD:

1. He serves as a Changemaker Faculty Fellow, contributing to USD's initiatives in social innovation and change.7
2. His involvement in the Knauss School of Business at USD demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach to economics education.1

Professor Ratcliff's tenure at USD, combined with his research output and forecasting expertise, positions him as a respected voice in the field of economics, particularly in areas related to macroeconomic trends and financial analysis.