Warren Bailey

Warren Bailey is a Professor of Economics at Cornell University, specializing in international finance, emerging capital markets, and securities markets with a focus on Asia. He holds academic appointments within the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Economics and is affiliated with the Johnson School of Business. His research explores topics such as offshore financial centers, historical monetary systems, and cross-border investment dynamics.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (1986).

Research Interests: Professor Bailey’s work spans international financial systems, the impact of foreign investment on productivity, and the role of cultural and political factors in investment decisions. He has conducted extensive studies on China’s financial markets, including corporate defaults and regulatory frameworks. His historical research examines the Latin Monetary Union and colonial-era Asian trade dynamics.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications address modern challenges such as offshore incorporation strategies, behavioral responses to earnings news, and the effects of securities class actions in emerging markets. His work bridges historical and contemporary financial phenomena, offering insights into global economic integration and regulatory evolution.

• Teaching Awards: Class of 1992 Award for Teaching Excellence, Stephen Russell Distinguished Teaching Award (1999).

Advising & Grants: Advises current Ph.D. students in the Economics program. His research has been supported by grants focusing on international financial markets and historical economic systems.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Cornell’s financial economics research groups and affiliated with journals like The Journal of Financial Services Research and The Pacific Basin Finance Journal.