Young Soo Jang

Young Soo Jang is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2024) and a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2016). His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, with expertise in corporate debt, entrepreneurial finance, and private capital markets including private credit, private equity, and venture capital.

Education:

• Ph.D., Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2024
• B.S., Economics and Mathematics (Double Major), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016

Research Interests: Professor Jang explores corporate finance dynamics, particularly corporate debt structures and entrepreneurial financing mechanisms. His work examines how private capital markets (e.g., private equity, venture capital) influence firm behavior and innovation, contributing to understanding financial systems supporting startups and small businesses.

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