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Anthony W. Lynch is a Professor of Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research since 2002 and has held visiting positions at Columbia University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Education:
- PhD in Finance and Economics, University of Chicago, 1994
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Queensland, 1989
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Queensland, 1989
- Master of Financial Management, University of Queensland, 1988
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland, 1986
Professor Lynch's research centers on asset pricing, portfolio choice, and mutual funds, with a strong emphasis on modeling investor behavior under uncertainty, transaction costs, and habit formation. His work integrates macroeconomic factors with financial decision-making, particularly in life-cycle investing and retirement planning. He has made significant contributions to understanding how frictions such as taxes, liquidity, and borrowing constraints impact optimal investment strategies.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on dynamic portfolio optimization, stochastic volatility, and the implications of behavioral and structural frictions in financial markets. Themes across his work include time-consistency in decision-making, risk premia estimation, and the interaction between human capital and financial wealth.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Glucksman Prize (twice) for best finance research paper by an NYU professor
- Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (since 2002)
- Associate Editor, Review of Finance
- Session Chair, American Finance Association (AFA) and Western Finance Association (WFA) Meetings
Professor Lynch advises doctoral students and contributes to academic leadership through editorial and conference roles. He has not received mention of external research grants in the provided text, but his NBER affiliation suggests involvement in collaborative, funded research initiatives. He teaches foundational courses including Foundations of Finance (MBA), Finance Theory I, and Seminar in Asset Pricing Theory (PhD level), shaping the next generation of finance scholars and practitioners.
He is affiliated with the Department of Finance at NYU Stern and conducts research that bridges theoretical models with empirical validation, often using advanced econometric and computational methods. His academic network includes leading institutions such as Chicago, Columbia, and Wharton, reflecting his prominence in the finance community.
