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John H. Spitzer

Clinical Professor
Finance
S274  John Pappajohn Bus Bldg
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1994		 Ph: 319-335-0895
Fax: 319-335-3690
E-mail: john-spitzer@uiowa.edu

Academic History

  • PhD in Economics, Duke University, 1975
  • MS in Computer Science, The University of Iowa, 1967
  • BS in Mathematics, Stanford University, 1966

Expertise

  • Finance for Entrepreneurs
  • Financial institutions
  • Fixed income securities
  • Managerial finance
  • Wealth Management

Awards

  • Collegiate Teaching Award, Tippie College of Business, May 2010
  • Finance Elective Faculty of the Year Award, MBA Program, April 2008
  • GREAT Instructor of the Year -- Executive MBA Program, 2005
  • GREAT Instructor of the Year -- Executive MBA Program, 2000
  • GREAT Instructor of the Year -- Executive MBA Program, 1999

Selected Publications

  • Protecting Long Term Assets From Inflation , John H. Spitzer

      Other Work

      • This Financial Information Is Flawed -- Could Compensation Be The Culprit?, John H. Spitzer, Todd I. Houge, , Corridor Business Journal, 2011
      • Don't Be Poor is a Good Top Investing Objective, John H. Spitzer, Todd Houge, Corridor Business Journal, 2007
      • Should I Work to Maximize my Personal Wealth, John H. Spitzer, Todd Houge, Corridor Business Journal, 2007, 17

        Prior Positions

        • Senior Economist, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System
        • Vice President, Fannie Mae
        • Managing Director, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
        • Vice President, Salomon Brothers Inc

            Presentations

            • Managing Personal Wealth, Iowa Jaycees, April 2007
            • Valuation and Analytics, Aegon, November 2006
            • Managing Personal Wealth, SBDC Seminar, June 2005
            • Managing Personal Wealth, Clinton Rotary Club, December 2003

            Committees

            • Capital Deferral Task Force, 2009-current
            • Faculty/Staff Budget Committee, 2004-current
            • Investment Advisory Committee, 2001-current
            • Promotion & Tenure, 2005-2006
            • Elected Faculty Council, 2003-2005