Calvin Zhang

Calvin Zhang serves as Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance at the Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon. His research bridges real estate economics, household financial behavior, and political economy.

Education:

• PhD in Real Estate, University of California Berkeley (2017)
• BA in Economics, Northwestern University (2009)
• BA in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences, Northwestern University (2009)

Research Focus: Zhang investigates how political polarization influences housing decisions, examines global capital flow impacts on U.S. housing markets, and analyzes credit supply dynamics in residential real estate. His work integrates econometric methods with real-world policy implications, particularly regarding neighborhood integration and financial well-being.

Publication Trends: His 2024 publications in top-tier journals demonstrate consistent focus on housing market microstructure and behavioral responses to economic shocks. Articles reveal methodological sophistication in isolating causal mechanisms through natural experiments and large-scale transaction data, with growing emphasis on socio-political dimensions of real estate.

Professional Background: Prior to joining UO, Zhang served as Financial Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (2017-2024), where he developed expertise in housing finance systems and macroprudential policy analysis. His current projects continue this trajectory through collaborations with leading institutions including the Federal Reserve and academic research networks.