Geert Bekaert

Geert Bekaert is Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, Columbia University. Previously, he was a tenured Associate Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University.

Research Focus: His work spans international finance, empirical asset pricing, emerging markets, investment strategies, and asset allocation. His research has been supported by two NSF grants.

Teaching & Publications: Teaches courses including International Financial Markets, Global Fixed Income, and Empirical Asset Pricing. Co-author of the textbook International Financial Management and Managing Editor of the Journal of Banking and Finance. Has published over 75 articles in top finance journals.

Awards & Industry Work:

• 1994 Zellner Thesis Award
• Developed models for robo-advisors Financial Engines and Betterment
• Consultant for asset management firms