Charles Favreau

Dr. Charles Favreau is an Associate Professor of Finance at Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, specializing in investments, investor behavior, financial markets, and real estate. He teaches business finance and developed a real estate finance course. His research explores behavioral finance, market structure, and corporate finance dynamics, with publications in journals like the Journal of Behavioral Finance and Finance Research Letters.

Education:

• Ph.D., Finance, University of Arizona
• M.S., Finance, University of South Florida
• B.A., University of Central Florida

Research Interests:

• Investor impulsivity and market participation
• Market microstructure and liquidity
• Cross-market arbitrage strategies
• Corporate restructuring impacts

Articles Trends: His work addresses behavioral biases (disposition effect, impulsivity), market mechanisms (circuit breakers, trading halts), and financial instruments (hedge fund ETFs). Recent focus includes pandemic-driven market dynamics and corporate strategy implications.

Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)
• Presidential Scholarship Award (2020)
• Kurt Rethwisch Award via Delta Sigma Pi (2020, 2022)

Professional Activities: Founded Delphi Building Science (Certified General Contractor in Florida) and previously served as Senior Project Manager at Liberty Building Forensics Group.