Rishabh Kumar

Rishabh Kumar is a Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Basel’s Faculty of Business and Economics, specializing in Financial Markets. His roles include research and teaching in areas like Fintech, corporate finance, and monetary policy. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Basel (2020) and has held visiting research positions at New York University.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Economics, University of Basel (2020)
• M.A. Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2009)
• B.A. Economics, University of Delhi (2007)

Research Interests: Focuses on financial intermediation, Fintech innovations, and their implications for monetary policy and development economics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in corporate finance and macroeconomic stability.

Publications: Recent works include studies on AI-driven market power, fintech lending risks, and post-2008 crisis changes in financial systems. His research emphasizes data-driven solutions for credit screening and policy design.

Teaching: Teaches courses on banks and fintech, economics of banking, and development economics.