About
Matteo Vacca is a Visitor (Faculty) in the Department of Finance at Aalto University's School of Business. He earned his Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration on May 27, 2024, and holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economics from Bocconi University (2015). His academic engagement reflects a strong foundation in finance and economic research.
His research centers on behavioral and corporate finance, with a focus on how psychological factors influence financial decisions. Key areas include risk attitude, stock option valuation, wealth effects, and the interpretation of earnings news. He investigates investor behavior, particularly in crisis contexts such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and contributes to understanding diversification preferences and corporate financial strategies.
The recent publications show a consistent trend in behavioral finance, combining empirical analysis with psychological insights. His work bridges corporate finance mechanisms with individual decision-making biases, particularly evident in studies on panic herding among analysts and willingness to pay for portfolio diversification.
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There is no public information available regarding student supervision, research grants, or formal advising roles. As a recent doctoral graduate and visitor, such responsibilities may be developing.
No specific laboratory or research team is mentioned in the available profile. His collaborations appear to be academic and publication-based, with external engagements noted at an international level.
