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Prof. Dr. Alexander F. Wagner is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Zurich's Department of Finance and Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute. He holds leadership roles including Chairman of the Executive Education at the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics, and Co-Head of the UZH Center for Crisis Competence. A Harvard PhD graduate, his research focuses on corporate finance, sustainable finance, and behavioral economics, with notable work on honesty in business, biodiversity's financial impact, and crisis management. He has served as an independent counsel for PricewaterhouseCoopers and chairs SWIPRA, a Swiss proxy advisor. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and practice, addressing global challenges like climate policy and market ethics.
Education:
- PhD in Political Economy, Harvard University
- Studies in Economics and Law, University of Linz, Austria
Research Interests: Prof. Wagner explores how human behavior shapes financial markets, including protected values, investor decision-making, and corporate governance. He investigates biodiversity's role in investment strategies and the ethical dilemmas in corporate finance. His work often highlights the interplay between regulatory policies and market dynamics, such as the impact of the 2016/2020 U.S. elections on climate-conscious stocks.
Teaching & Leadership: Teaches corporate finance and executive education programs. Leads the Center for Crisis Competence, advising on organizational resilience. Active in E-Learning initiatives and interdisciplinary research.
Grants & Recognition: Notable projects include studies on institutional investor behavior during crises and biodiversity risk materiality. His TED Talk on honesty in business has reached global audiences.
Labs/Teams: Swiss Finance Institute, UZH Center for Crisis Competence, collaborations with global institutions like Keio University (visiting professorship).
