Yao Deng

Yao Deng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance Education at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on empirical and theoretical asset pricing, behavioral finance, and macro finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Financial Mathematics, and a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics from Central University of Finance and Economics.

His work examines topics such as investment-based asset pricing models, market power dynamics, technology shocks, extrapolative expectations, and product market competition. Recent publications include studies on profitability premiums and corporate activities' impact on asset prices.