Reza Saidi

Reza Saidi is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. He specializes in financial management and international finance, focusing on stock market dynamics, foreign exchange markets, and emerging economies. Dr. Saidi holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Kentucky and an MBA in International Business and Finance from the University of Dallas. Prior to joining Catholic University, he taught at Clarkson University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Kentucky
• M.B.A. in International Business and Finance, University of Dallas
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Teaching: Courses include Financial Management, Corporate Finance II, Quantitative Analysis, Economics, and Computer Applications in Business. His teaching emphasizes practical applications of financial concepts.

Research Interests: Dr. Saidi’s research examines stock market behavior, foreign exchange markets, and the integration of emerging economies with global financial systems. His work explores topics like financial regulation in Turkey, Greek banking compliance, and volatility in exchange rate futures. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of real-world financial phenomena.

Publications: His work appears in top journals such as Financial Review, Journal of Economic Studies, and Applied Financial Economics. Recent studies include analysis of financial modernization in emerging markets and feedback trading dynamics in global equity markets. His research demonstrates a focus on cross-border economic linkages and policy implications.

Professional Contributions: Dr. Saidi has received research grants, including support from the Canadian Embassy for studies on Canadian-US financial market linkages. His work often addresses policy-relevant questions, such as the impact of institutional incentives on corporate earnings quality in China and the role of macroeconomic fundamentals during banking crises.