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Leonard Kostovetsky is an Associate Professor at the Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance, within the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). His research focuses on financial economics, with particular expertise in investment management, passive investing, politics and finance, financial innovation, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and cryptocurrencies.
- PhD, Economics, Princeton University (2008)
- MA, Economics, Princeton University (2005)
- AB, Economics, Princeton University (2003)
Leonard's research explores:
- Investor behavior and heterogeneity in financial markets
- Innovation and differentiation in mutual funds
- Political influences on corporate finance and investment decisions
- Emerging trends in ESG investing and cryptocurrency markets
- Manager turnover and performance dynamics in fund management
- Comparative analysis of passive investment vehicles (ETFs vs. index funds)
His recent work has examined passive ETFs, health mutual fund managers, and ESG implications. Awards include the Zicklin School Teaching Excellence Award (2025).
- 2025 - Zicklin School Teaching Excellence Award
He has served on numerous PhD dissertation committees and contributed to academic governance through roles in admissions, screening papers for ESG conferences, and faculty search committees.
