Reza Saidi

Reza Saidi is an Associate Professor at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Kentucky and an MBA in International Business and Finance from the University of Dallas. Prior to his current role, he taught at Clarkson University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in financial management, economics, computer applications in business, strategic management, and quantitative analysis. His research focuses on stock market behavior, foreign exchange markets, and emerging economies, with publications in journals such as Financial Review, Journal of Economics and Finance, and Applied Financial Economics.

Saidi’s research explores topics like financial modernization in Turkey, Greek banking regulation, Japanese banking crises, and volatility in exchange rate futures. His work often intersects econometrics and international finance, emphasizing empirical analysis of market dynamics and institutional frameworks.

His articles span over three decades, highlighting contributions to understanding market linkages (e.g., Asia-Pacific stock markets), feedback trading in emerging markets, and the integration of equity markets. Notable collaborations include studies on Pakistan’s equity market integration and the determinants of forward exchange rates.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises students in finance-related fields but no specific advisee names were listed. His research has been supported by grants such as the Canadian Embassy for a study on Canadian-US financial market linkages.

He is affiliated with the Busch School’s finance department, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs. His courses reflect his expertise in quantitative methods and financial strategy, bridging theory with practical applications in global markets.