معرفی
Lorenzo Garlappi is the TSX Venture Exchange Professor of Finance at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD from UBC, a Doctorate from the University of Trieste, and a BS in Economics from Bocconi University, Italy. His research focuses on asset pricing, credit risk, real options, and portfolio choice, with applications to corporate finance and investment strategies.
Education:
- PhD in Finance, University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Doctorate in Economics, University of Trieste, Italy
- BS in Economics, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
Research Interests: Garlappi explores theoretical and empirical aspects of financial markets, including:
- Credit risk dynamics and debt issuance strategies
- Monetary policy impacts on investment behavior
- Climate change effects on real estate pricing
- Optimal portfolio diversification under uncertainty
- Real options in corporate decision-making
Awards & Recognition:
- Dimensional Fund Advisors Distinguished Paper Award (2021)
- Best Paper Award at ASU Sonoram Winter Conference (2019)
- Summer Haven Investment Management Prize (2019)
- Crowell Memorial Prize (2010)
Teaching & Contributions: Teaches Risk Management and Financial Engineering at Sauder. His work bridges academic rigor and practical finance, offering frameworks for addressing market inefficiencies and uncertainty. He collaborates with industry practitioners to refine asset allocation strategies and corporate finance policies.
Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives at Sauder’s Finance Division, focusing on computational finance, corporate governance, and sustainable investing. Engages in interdisciplinary projects with economics and environmental science departments.
