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Deniz Aydin is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University, an MSc in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics, and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Sabancı University. His research focuses on field experiments in household and corporate finance, extending to macroeconomics and behavioral economics. He collaborates with financial institutions to conduct large-scale randomized control trials, exploring topics like consumer response to credit expansions, default triggers, and firm debt capacity.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Stanford University (2016)
- MA in Economics, Stanford University (2012)
- MSc in Finance and Economics, London School of Economics (2009)
- BA in Economics and Mathematics, Sabancı University (2007)
Research Interests: Aydin’s work examines how households and firms behave under financial constraints. He investigates consumer borrowing patterns, strategic default mechanisms, and the impact of organizational purpose on employee productivity. His experimental methods provide causal insights into economic behavior, such as how credit expansions influence spending and how firms utilize debt capacity for growth.
Awards:
- B.F. Haley Fellowship (2015)
- NBER/Sloan Household Finance Grant (2014)
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2012)
- Amos Werner Fellowship (2010)
Teaching & Grants: Aydin teaches courses on capital markets and field experiments in finance. He has secured grants from institutions like the Russell Sage Foundation and Stanford Center for International Development. His experimental projects involve partnerships with banks and financial firms to design interventions and measure real-world impacts.
Labs & Teams: His research leverages collaborations with global financial institutions and academic networks. Current projects include studies on loan pricing heterogeneity and the role of organizational purpose in employee performance.
