Markus Buxbaum

Dr. Markus Buxbaum serves as an External Lecturer and Research Assistant at the Chair of Accounting & Controlling within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Augsburg since May 2014. He is the designated contact person for International Accounting and the Accounting Research Seminar courses in the summer semester 2025.

His academic foundation includes advanced degrees in business administration complemented by professional finance experience.

• Master's degree in information-oriented business administration, University of Augsburg (2011-2014)
• Bachelor’s degree in information-oriented business administration, University of Augsburg (2008-2011)
• High School diploma (2005-2008)
• Banker apprenticeship and professional experience (1999-2005)

Buxbaum's research centers on financial analyst behavior and target pricing mechanisms, specifically investigating how analyst forecasts influence market volatility. His work bridges accounting theory with capital markets practice, examining the informational role of target prices in investment decision-making and market efficiency.

His 2023 publication in the Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting represents a significant contribution to empirical capital markets research, analyzing whether analysts' target prices stabilize stock markets through rigorous quantitative methods. This work demonstrates his focus on the practical implications of accounting information in financial markets.

No student advising relationships or research grants are documented in available sources.