About
Dr. Kudret Topyan is a Professor and Gargano Endowed Chair in Global Economics at Manhattan University's Department of Economics & Finance. His expertise spans financial economics, international finance, and econometrics. He holds a PhD from the CUNY Graduate Center, an MPHIL from the same institution, and a BS from Middle East Technical University in Turkey.
His research focuses on risk structures in banking, cross-sectional stock return predictability, and the impact of tax policies on public health. Notable contributions include studies on emerging markets and experimental investigations in consumer behavior. He has been recognized with the Hong Kong Asian Capital Markets Research Prize (2011).
Dr. Topyan teaches courses such as Corporate Finance, Financial Management, and Investments. He actively publishes in top-tier journals like Risks and Journal of Risk and Financial Management, emphasizing empirical analysis and policy implications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in global financial systems and technological advancements like 5G infrastructure.
- Awards: Hong Kong Asian Capital Markets Research Prize (2011)
- Grants/Advising: Extensive research funded by institutional collaborations; no specific grants listed
- Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects with the university's finance and economics research groups
