Giulio Trigilia

Giulio Trigilia is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Simon School of Business, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick, alongside earlier degrees from the University of Bologna and Collegio Carlo Alberto. His research focuses on financial economics, information economics, contracts and securities design, and the history of finance with a 19th-century emphasis. Trigilia is a member of the Finance Theory Group (FTG) and teaches courses on corporate restructuring, investments, and agency theory.

• Education: BSc & MA in Political Science (University of Bologna), MSc Economics (Collegio Carlo Alberto), PhD Economics (University of Warwick)
• Research Interests: Financial Contract Design, Moral Hazard, Political Uncertainty, Debt Maturity Effects, and Historical Financial Markets
• Labs/Teams: Finance Theory Group (FTG)

His recent work explores topics like voluntary corporate disclosure impacts, Brexit’s influence on exchange rates, and the dynamics of short-term debt overhang. He frequently examines how information asymmetries shape financial instruments and corporate policies. Trigilia’s research bridges theoretical models with historical market analysis, such as his study of 19th-century London Stock Exchange momentum effects.

Notable contributions include resolving theoretical debates on pledgeability’s role in firm value and demonstrating how lender competition affects creditor rights’ real-world impact. His articles often propose novel mechanisms to address financing constraints and moral hazard challenges in corporate settings.