Jennifer Itzkowitz

Jennifer Itzkowitz is an Associate Professor of Finance at Seton Hall University's Department of Finance. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BS in Finance and Mathematics from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on Behavioral Finance, Corporate Finance, and Gender-related Issues in Finance, with notable contributions to understanding behavioral biases in investing and corporate borrowing dynamics. She has been recognized as Seton Hall's 2017 Researcher of the Year and 2020 Teacher of the Year.

• Education: Ph.D. in Finance (2009), MS in Finance (2003), and BS in Mathematics (2000) from University of Florida

Her research explores topics such as anchoring effects in app-based investing, alphabeticity bias in retirement accounts, and cross-border loan pricing. She has published in journals like the Journal of Behavioral Finance and the Journal of Corporate Finance. Her work often bridges theoretical behavioral finance principles with real-world applications in education and corporate strategy.

• Awards: AI Curriculum Innovation Challenge (2024), Best Paper Semi-Finalist (FMA 2023), Editors' Choice (Financial Review 2020)