Eric Hughson

Eric Hughson is the Don and Lorraine Freeberg Professor of Economics and Finance at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance. His research focuses on financial econometrics, market microstructure, and political economy, with notable contributions to understanding legislative behavior and market mechanisms.

Education: B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S. and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.

Research Interests: Financial Econometrics explores quantitative methods in finance; Market Microstructure analyzes trading mechanisms and liquidity; Investments and Financial Econometrics underpin his teaching and applied research.

Publications span topics from legislative dynamics to stock exchange pricing mechanisms, reflecting a blend of theoretical rigor and empirical analysis. His work often addresses complex systems, such as managerial selection processes and bounded rationality in decision-making.

No scientific awards are listed, and no student advising information is provided. Office hours are Monday/Wednesday 1:15–2:30 p.m. at Bauer Center 326.