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Alessandra Guariglia is Professor of Financial Economics in the Department of Economics at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She holds a PhD in Economics from Boston University and a Laurea from Sapienza University of Rome. She teaches Advanced Research Methods at the PhD level and China and the World Economy at the undergraduate level.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Economics), Boston University, 1995
- Master of Arts in Political Economy, Boston University, 1993
- Laurea in Economia e Commercio, Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza', 1988
Her research centers on financial economics with a strong focus on macro-finance linkages, firm investment behavior under financial constraints, household saving and consumption, and the Chinese economy. She investigates questions related to investment misallocation, overinvestment, structural changes in Chinese industry, social capital's role in SME financing, and the impact of health and financial shocks on behavior. Her work combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis using firm and household data.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained research program in financial economics, health economics, and Chinese economic development. Key themes include investment and cash flow sensitivity, financial and health shocks, household financial behavior, corporate liquidity, and the economic burden of health conditions. Her work frequently examines the interplay between financial systems and real economic outcomes, particularly in emerging economies like China.
Academic Service and Leadership:
- Member, REF sub-panel 16: Economics and Econometrics
- Member, REF sub-panel 17: Business & Management Studies
- Member, Council of the Royal Economic Society
- Member, Royal Economic Society Publications Committee
- Member, Royal Economic Society Education and Training Committee
- Resource person, African Economic Research Consortium
She actively supervises research and has served as a resource for international economic research development. Her collaborations span multiple institutions, and her publications appear in leading journals such as The Review of Income and Wealth, Journal of Corporate Finance, Social Science and Medicine, and Public Choice.
Laboratories and Research Groups:
No specific laboratory or research center is mentioned in the provided text. Her research activities are affiliated with the Department of Economics and Birmingham Business School.
