Peter Haslag

Professor Peter Haslag is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, human capital dynamics, and financial market structures, with a particular interest in policy-related topics. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (2017), an M.Sc. from Vanderbilt University (2011), and a B.S. from Arizona State University (2010).

His academic achievements include the Moog Scholar distinction (top PhD student at Olin Business School) and the Best PhD Job Market Presentation award. His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

Professor Haslag teaches Managerial Finance at Vanderbilt and previously taught at Washington University. His work explores topics like labor market impacts of corporate governance, housing market cycles, and post-pandemic migration trends. His recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding financial markets and their real-world implications.

• Awards:
• Moog Scholar (2017)
• Best PhD Job Market Presentation (Olin Business School)
• McQuaid Graduate Fellowship (Arizona State University)

Teaching and professional service include contributions to the development of managerial finance curricula and active participation in academic networks. His research bridges theoretical finance with practical policy applications.