Laura Baselga Pascual

Laura Baselga Pascual is an Assistant Professor at Deusto Business School, University of Deusto (San Sebastian, Spain). She holds a PhD in Economics with a Cum Laude distinction and International Mention, specializing in banking systems, ethics, and risk during financial crises. Her teaching includes courses in Finance and Financial Management in undergraduate and MBA programs.

• Doctoral Dissertation: Essays on Bank Risk-Taking, Diversification, and Ethics during the Financial Crisis (2015, Cum Laude, International Mention)

Her research focuses on board characteristics, ethical reputation, and risk determinants in financial institutions. Recent publications analyze ESG integration, tax avoidance, gamification in education, and sovereign debt exposure. She collaborates with research groups Innovation and Management of Organizations in the Knowledge Society (University of Deusto) and BANEF (Universidad Pablo de Olavide).

Notable article trends include:

• 2025: ESG factors, tax policy, and gamification in finance education
• 2024: Marketwatch-based portfolio management teaching methods
• 2023: CSR impact on credit ratings and Basque business groups
• 2022: Sovereign debt risks and ESG organizational effects

Scientific awards include:

• Cum Laude distinction in doctoral dissertation
• International Mention for doctoral work

She employs gamification strategies (e.g., Marketwatch) and TV series analysis for teaching finance. Tutorials available Wed/Thu 2:00-3:00 PM at Room Dpcho. Baselga.