Jim Triplett is an economist, ethicist, instructor in the areas of finance, ethics and research, and an author. In addition to teaching Jim has designed and / or implemented new undergraduate courses in risk management and government finance as well as graduate courses in investment analysis, portfolio management, information technology in finance, and advanced corporate finance. Jim is the 2009 University of Phoenix Midwest Region Gold recipient for Advancement of Scholarly Activity for his publications and 2009 Outstanding Faculty UBAM (Undergraduate Business Administration) Cleveland campus.