Michael Barnett

Michael Barnett is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Arizona State University's Department of Finance. His research focuses on the implications of climate change, climate model uncertainty, and climate policy on macroeconomic outcomes, asset prices, and social valuations. He employs theoretical modeling, computational methods, and empirical analysis to address critical issues in finance and economics. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and he received the Michael J. Brennan Best Paper Award (2021).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Joint Program in Financial Economics, The University of Chicago (2019)
• M.A. in Economics, The University of Chicago (2019)
• B.S. in Economics and Mathematics, Brigham Young University (2011)

Research Interests: Asset Pricing, Macroeconomics, Climate Change, Model Uncertainty, and Financial Economics. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in understanding how climate-related uncertainties shape financial markets and policy decisions.

Teaching & Contributions: Michael teaches courses such as Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (FIN 421) and Seminar (FIN 791). His research website (https://sites.google.com/view/michaelduglasbarnett/) provides further insights into his work.