Jake Williams

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Industrial Economics, Toulouse 1 University (1999)

Isabella Fontgalland is an economics professional with an academic background in economics and industrial economics. She completed her Ph.D. in Industrial Economics at Toulouse 1 University in France, following a Master’s degree in Economics from the Federal University of Paraíba and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Federal University of Ceará. She also completed postdoctoral studies in Economics at Ohio University.

Her academic interests include economics, industrial organisation, applied microeconomics, environmental economics, and related business topics. At BuyOnlineClass.com, she writes and reviews educational content related to economics, business, and other related subjects. She also has hands-on familiarity with navigating learning management systems (LMSs), including accessing course materials, navigating course modules, and working with common online learning features.

Education:

Ph.D. in Industrial Economics – Toulouse 1 University, 1999
Postdoctoral Studies in Economics – Ohio University, 2012
Master’s in Economics – Federal University of Paraíba, 1995
Bachelor’s in Economics – Federal University of Ceará, 1992

Areas of Expertise: Economics, Industrial Economics, Applied Microeconomics, Environmental Economics, Business Studies, LMS Navigation

Teaching Philosophy

Economics is the study of decisions, incentives, and how systems interact. I believe that even the most abstract microeconomic models become intuitive when tied to real-world market behaviors and environmental challenges. My goal is to equip students with clear analytical frameworks so they can approach coursework with clarity and critical thinking.

Process for Helping Students & Tackling Coursework

Graphical & Mathematical Clarity: Translating complex supply-and-demand graphs, calculus-based optimizations, and game theory matrices into clear, step-by-step visual breakdowns.
Real-World Policy Application: Grounding theoretical models in current economic events, environmental policies, and business strategy cases.
Structured LMS Navigation: Guiding students through platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and D2L Brightspace—helping them organize study timelines, track deliverables, and master digital assessment environments.
Academic Review & Quality Control: Auditing study guides and solutions to ensure full alignment with modern university curricula and academic rigor.