معرفی
Erik Loualiche is an Associate Professor in the Finance Department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. His research focuses on the intersection of asset pricing, macroeconomics, and industrial organization, with significant contributions to understanding fiscal policy impacts during economic crises.
Education:
- PhD and MA from Northwestern University
- BSc and MSc from École Polytechnique (France)
Research Interests:
Professor Loualiche specializes in asset pricing and macroeconomics, particularly examining how industrial organization interacts with financial markets and how macroeconomic risk sources affect corporate finance activity. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical analysis of market behavior and government policy, with recent focus on fiscal constraints during economic downturns.
Research Impact:
His publications demonstrate how fiscal pressures impact public sector employment, revealing that revenue composition (particularly sales tax dependence) significantly influences government workforce reductions during crises. His research shows how federal aid allocations affect state and local employment decisions and how rainy day fund balances moderate responses to fiscal shocks.
Professional Background:
Prior to joining the University of Minnesota, Professor Loualiche spent four years as an assistant professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management where he taught applied econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, managerial economics, and investments.
