Xiaolou Yang

Xiaolou Yang is a Professor at the Lariccia School of Accounting & Finance, Youngstown State University, specializing in corporate finance, banking, and risk management. His expertise includes credit analysis, financial liquidity, and executive compensation, with teaching responsibilities in Financial Analysis, Business Finance, and Corporate Finance.

His educational background comprises:

• Ph.D. in Financial Economics, University of Texas at Austin (2006)
• M.S. in Financial Economics, University of Texas at Austin (2002)
• M.A., Jilin University (1999)

Dr. Yang's research examines critical finance domains through empirical methodologies, including CEO compensation structures, banking risk incentives, and portfolio optimization models. His work frequently analyzes Chinese financial firms and U.S. labor market data, bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in corporate governance and monetary policy.

Publication trends reveal sustained focus on banking risk (2009-2017) and evolving exploration of default risk measurement (2020-2024), consistently appearing in journals like the International Review of Economics and Finance and the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance. His interdisciplinary approach connects finance with labor economics, particularly regarding technology's impact on wage premiums.

Major recognitions include:

• Four YSU Research Professorships (2009-2015)
• YSU Distinguished Professorship Award in Scholarship (2013-2014)
• U.S. Department of Education Grant (2009)
• Best Paper Award at The Global Commerce Forum (2009)

Dr. Yang has secured continuous research funding through YSU Faculty Development Awards and University Research Council Grants, supporting empirical investigations into financial markets and corporate behavior. His journal reviewing activities for publications including the Journal of Banking and Finance demonstrate active engagement with the academic community.