My research interests include information economics, the design of optimal incentive and screening contracts, and the impact of biases on decision-making. Other interests include labor market dynamics, real estate markets, and socially responsible investment.
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Information economics, optimal contracts, adverse selection, search and matching markets, sustainable, responsible, and impact investing
FNCE 3030 - Investment and Portfolio Management
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Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2025
Develops modern portfolio theory and applies it to pricing both individual assets and portfolios of assets. Topics include Markowitz portfolio selection model, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory, bonds, portfolio performance measurement, and issues of market efficiency. Formerly FNCE 4030. Degree credit not granted for this course and FNCE 3035.
FNCE 7100 - Doctoral Seminar: Finance Theory
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2025
Develops the foundations for the study of modern financial economics by analyzing individuals' consumption and portfolio decisions in the context of risk and then traces the implications to market valuation of traded securities. Topics include the meaning and measurement of risk, portfolio theory, the Capital Asset Pricing Model, and arbitrage pricing arguments like those employed in Modigliani and Miller's capital structure theory and the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
MBAC 6011 - Managerial Economics 1
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Fall 2025
Studies the elements of the business firm's fundamental problem---how to maximize profits. Develops for each element managerial theory based upon introductory and intermediate-level microeconomics. Analyzes various applications and misapplications of the relevant concept, primarily through case studies. Differential calculus and statistics are used throughout the course. Students can take MBAC 6010 or take MBAC 6011 plus MBAC 6012. Credit can not be given for all.
MSBC 5015 - Managerial Economics
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Fall 2025
Studies the elements of the business firm's fundamental problem: how to maximize profits. Develops for each element managerial theory based upon introductory and intermediate level microeconomics. Analyzes various applications and misapplications of relevant concept, primarily through case studies. Differential calculus and statistics are used throughout the course.
MSBC 5235 - Finance Industry Academy
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Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
This course provides finance industry perspectives, professional development, and information about finance industry careers for students in the MS finance program. The course complements the foundational material found in the rest of the MS finance curriculum with perspectives on how the MS finance skillset translates into varied careers in the finance industry. The course will draw heavily upon the finance industry perspective, the Burridge Center for Finance, and career resources at the Leeds school. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
