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Dr. Kenjiro Hori is a Professor at Birkbeck, University of London, holding roles as Head of Education and Student Experience in the Faculty of Business and Law and Head of the Economics Subject Group at the Birkbeck Business School. He joined Birkbeck in 2004 after completing a PhD in Economics at the University of Cambridge. His teaching focuses on MSc programs, including Microeconomics and Financial Markets.
- Education:
- PhD Economics, University of Cambridge (2004)
- MPhil Economics, University of Cambridge (2000)
- MA Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1990)
- Certificate in Teaching in Lifelong Learning (Higher Education), Birkbeck (2006)
His research interests span Pension Reform, Incentives in Banking (e.g., Contingent Convertible Bonds), Search Theory, and Financial Economics. Recent work includes investigating actuarially fair contribution rates for the USS pension scheme. He has contributed to regulatory reports, such as the 'Report on the Cost of Capital' for Ofgem (2006).
- Professional Memberships:
- Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan (CMA)
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Ken has supervised doctoral researchers, including David Latto as principal supervisor. He previously held roles such as Chair of the Sub-board of Examiners for BSc programs in Economics and Finance. His consulting work includes advising utility regulators (Ofgem, Ofwat, Ofcom).
