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Kristin Fink is a Professor of Finance at the James Madison University (JMU) College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia (2002), with prior degrees from the same institution and The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on financial markets' intersections with poverty, inequality, social security, and environmental factors like tropical storms. She has held roles from Instructor (1999–2000) to Assistant (2000–2006) and Associate Professor (2006–2012) before becoming a full Professor. Her work bridges econometric modeling with real-world applications, including climate impact analysis and retirement portfolio strategies.
Her publications explore diverse topics such as diversity’s role in business salaries, dynamic portfolio allocation using yield curves, and the effects of tropical storms on energy markets. She has collaborated frequently with Jason Fink, co-authoring several key papers. While no awards are listed, her research demonstrates interdisciplinary rigor, combining finance, environmental economics, and labor markets.
Her advising and grants sections remain unspecified, though her academic trajectory reflects steady progression within JMU. She contributes to the College of Business’s academic and operational leadership, including roles like Faculty Member in Residence for COB 300 in Antwerp, Belgium (Fall 2014).
