Gary A Patterson

Dr. Gary A. Patterson is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of South Florida. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas State University - San Marcos, an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas, and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on Business Finance, Financial Management, and Real Estate Investment, with particular attention to investment strategies, market analysis, and heterogeneous beliefs in financial decision-making.

• Education: B.B.A. (Finance), Texas State University - San Marcos
• M.B.A. (Finance), University of Texas
• Ph.D. (Finance), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His research explores topics such as global real estate markets, REIT performance, short interest in financial markets, and the impact of crises on financial systems. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications, emphasizing market dynamics and investor behavior.

Key research trends include analyzing real estate investment trends post-2008 crisis, evaluating the information content of REIT short interest, and assessing psychological factors influencing online education participation. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches linking finance with education and behavioral economics.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His advising and grants activities are not detailed here, though his research outputs indicate collaborative work with scholars like Downs and Chen. He has contributed to conferences and journals, reflecting active engagement in academic discourse.