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Anna Toldrà-Simats is an Associate Professor of Finance with tenure in the Department of Business Administration at Charles III University of Madrid. She maintains an active research profile focusing on empirical corporate finance, innovation, venture capital, and banking.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics (2007)
- M. Phil. in Finance, University of Toulouse (2001)
- B.A. in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2000)
Her research spans corporate finance theory and empirical work, with particular expertise in venture capital, private equity, corporate governance, industrial organization, and behavioral economics. She has made significant contributions to understanding how firms approach innovation under analyst coverage, strategic behavior in debt contexts, and the economic foundations of trust.
Her publications in top-tier journals like Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and The Economic Journal demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach that bridges finance, economics, and behavioral science. Her work often examines how information flows, strategic considerations, and social factors influence corporate decision-making.
Professional Experience:
- Prior to joining Charles III University of Madrid, she served as a research scholar and lecturer of finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University



