Tobin Hanspal

Tobin Hanspal is an Associate Professor of Finance at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, where he is affiliated with the Department of Finance, Accounting and Statistics and the Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance. He also serves as a Faculty Member at the Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) and as a Research Affiliate at the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE.

Dr. Hanspal's research focuses on behavioral finance, household finance, and financial decision making. His work examines how individuals form beliefs about financial markets, make investment decisions, and respond to financial experiences. Key areas of investigation include the impact of personal experiences on risk taking, the role of financial education, investor behavior in cryptocurrency markets, and the effects of market crashes on household expectations. His research often employs field experiments and large-scale datasets to understand real-world financial behavior.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding how psychological factors and personal experiences shape financial decisions. The articles span topics from cryptocurrency investments to the behavioral effects of the COVID-19 market crash, revealing patterns in how households process financial information and make portfolio decisions. His work frequently appears in top finance journals including the Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Finance.

Scientific Awards:

• SIX Best Paper Award, Annual Conference of the Swiss Society for Financial Market Research (SGF Conference), 2024

Dr. Hanspal's research has been presented at major finance conferences including the European Finance Association (EFA), Swiss Finance Institute (SGF), and American Finance Association (AFA) meetings. His work has received attention for its practical implications for financial education, investor protection, and understanding household portfolio choices. He has collaborated with prominent researchers in behavioral finance across multiple institutions.