Cristian Badarinza

Cristian Badarinza serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, where he holds appointments since January 2023. He maintains significant research affiliations as a Research Fellow of the Institute of Real Estate Studies and a Network Associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London.

His research focuses on the intersection of real estate markets and household financial decision-making, with particular emphasis on international comparative approaches. Key areas include:

• Capital structure decisions in household balance sheets
• Mortgage market dynamics and policy effects
• Foreign investment impacts on local real estate
• Behavioral aspects of housing finance
• Cross-country household financial systems

Analyzing his publication record reveals consistent contributions to understanding housing market inefficiencies through behavioral lenses and international comparisons. His work frequently employs micro-level data harmonization across countries to identify systemic patterns in household finance, with increasing focus on emerging economies since 2017. The research demonstrates strong policy relevance, particularly regarding prudential housing regulations and financial vulnerability mitigation.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Research Fellow of the Institute of Real Estate Studies
• Network Associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research
• Media coverage in The Economist, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and BBC for foreign investment research

Dr. Badarinza actively contributes to the Initiative for International Comparative Household Finance, connecting global academics to establish international best practices in mortgage, pension, and risky asset markets. His teaching philosophy emphasizes technical skill development alongside real-world applications in real estate analytics, smart building technologies, and data-driven decision making. Current research extends into foreign investment location patterns and displacement effects associated with property ownership changes from local to foreign entities.