Courtney Wiegand

Courtney Wiegand is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She teaches Corporate Finance (FNCE1000) and focuses on capital budgeting, risk-return trade-offs, market efficiency, and capital structure decisions.

Her research and commentary span intersections of finance, technology, and societal implications. Topics include AI’s role in education, safety strategies in ride-hailing platforms, and tech-driven hospitality innovations.

Recent articles highlight her expertise in corporate decision-making, emphasizing gender dynamics (Uber), digital transformation (Resy), and educational ethics (AI in schools). These reflect trends in her work analyzing how financial strategies intersect with emerging technologies and social responsibility.