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Francesco A. Franzoni is a Professor at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI Lugano) and holds the position of Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute, with his office located at the University of Geneva. He is also affiliated with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. His scholarly work spans over two decades with 29 publications and over 75,000 downloads on SSRN, reflecting significant impact in the field of financial economics.
Professor Franzoni's research primarily focuses on financial economics, with particular expertise in asset pricing, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), market microstructure, liquidity risk, and pension finance. His work examines how institutional investors, hedge funds, and ETFs impact market efficiency, volatility, and price discovery. His recent publications have explored innovative areas such as supply chain dynamics and market power in relation to inflation, demonstrating the breadth and continued relevance of his research agenda.
His extensive publication record includes influential papers such as 'Nonstandard Errors' (2024) in the Journal of Finance, 'Intrinsic Value: A Solution to the Declining Performance of Value Strategies' (2024), and seminal work on ETFs including 'Do ETFs Increase Volatility?' (2017). These publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding market anomalies, institutional behavior, and the evolving structure of financial markets, with particular attention to methodological rigor as evidenced by his recent work on statistical approaches in financial research.
- SSRN Ranking: Top 546 in Total Papers Downloads
- Total Downloads: 75,268
- Total Citations: 771
Professor Franzoni's research has practical implications for both market participants and regulators, particularly in understanding the impact of financial innovations like ETFs on market stability. His work on pension finance has provided valuable insights into market inefficiencies that can be exploited through strategic investment approaches. As a Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute, he continues to contribute significantly to academic discourse and policy discussions in financial economics.
