Francesco D'Acunto

Francesco D'Acunto is an Associate Professor of Finance at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. He is an active researcher in the fields of behavioral finance, macroeconomics, and household financial decision-making. His work bridges economic theory and empirical analysis, with a focus on how psychological and institutional factors influence financial markets and policy outcomes.

His research interests include:

• Behavioral and household finance
• Monetary policy transmission
• Consumer spending and credit behavior
• Political economy of financial regulation

Although specific publications and awards are not detailed in the current text, his frequent invitations to present at academic seminars, such as the IFin Seminar at USI, reflect recognition within the academic finance community. His work often leverages large-scale datasets and natural experiments to assess causal relationships in financial behavior.

He advises graduate students and contributes to doctoral education in finance, though specific names of advisees are not listed here. He has been involved in research collaborations across institutions and contributes to policy discussions through academic engagement.