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Jeffrey Wurgler is the Nomura Professor of Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His research and teaching focus on corporate finance, behavioral finance, capital markets, and asset pricing. He has held prior academic positions including the Robert B. and Candice J. Haas Assistant Professor of Corporate Finance at Yale School of Management and has been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford Said Business School.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Business Economics, Harvard University, 1999
- B.A.S. in Economics and Computational Sciences, Stanford University, 1994
His research explores the intersection of investor psychology and financial markets, with a recent emphasis on the effectiveness and integrity of green bonds. His work has revealed that less than 1% of green bond proceeds are actually used for environmentally beneficial projects, highlighting widespread corporate greenwashing. This research has been widely cited in major financial and climate-focused publications, including the Financial Times and Callaway Climate Insights.
His recent publications, such as "Green Bonds: New Name, Same Projects", reflect a strong trend toward critical analysis of sustainable finance instruments, combining empirical capital market analysis with behavioral insights. These works challenge prevailing assumptions about ESG investing and emphasize the need for greater transparency and accountability.
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Jeffrey Wurgler has advised numerous students and led significant research initiatives in corporate and behavioral finance. His collaborative work with visiting scholar Pauline Lam has produced impactful studies presented at top academic conferences, such as the University of Chicago conference. He has not received any explicitly mentioned grants in the provided text, but his research has generated substantial media and academic attention. His work continues to influence both academic discourse and real-world investment practices.
He is actively involved in research through NYU Stern, where he contributes to the intellectual environment in finance and sustainable investment. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and ongoing collaborations with scholars and practitioners focused on market behavior and financial innovation.
