Research/Creative Interests

My research explores how social, political, and psychological factors shape financial decision-making. I study diverse topics such as gender gaps in investing, the influence of CEO early-life experiences on corporate behavior, and how courts and public policy environments affect firms. Much of my work uses large datasets to test theories in finance & law, household finance, and corporate finance.

What types of “data” do you commonly use?

I typically use large-scale datasets that combine proprietary and hand-collected data with standard finance and economic databases (such as Compustat and CRSP). I often merge these sources with state and federal policy data to study how social and political factors shape financial decision-making.

In terms of analysis, I use many of the common empirical methods employed in finance and economics research, including panel regressions, quasi-experimental designs, event studies, and other regression-based approaches. Much of this work requires careful data cleaning and construction to link proprietary datasets with public databases.

I enjoy guiding students in developing data management and statistical analysis skills that are widely applicable in finance, economics, law, and the social sciences.

What types of collaborations are you open to?

I enjoy collaborating with students who are curious about how society, politics, and psychology influence financial decision-making. I especially enjoy projects that involve working with data such as collecting and organizing information, running statistical analyses, or developing new ways to measure financial behavior. I also welcome students from other fields such as politics, psychology, or data science, since different perspectives can open new ways of understanding financial questions.  I also regularly collaborate with faculty and staff on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of finance, law, economics, political science, and data science.

Student Qualifications

  • Curiosity, reliability, and openness to learning new skills
  • Interest in how social, political, and psychological factors influence financial decision-making
  •  Willingness to work with data. Prior coursework in statistics or coding is helpful but not required
  • Students majoring in finance, economics, political science, psychology, data analytics, or statistics are preferred but not required

More Information

Because my work sits at the intersection of business, social science, and legal studies, these projects can be especially valuable for graduate school applications (including law and MBA programs). Opportunities for interdisciplinary research like this are rarely available to undergraduates, making this experience stand out.

Interested? Email me to request more information