Shohini Kundu

Shohini Kundu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and holds a courtesy appointment at UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on financial intermediation, macroeconomics, corporate finance, and regulation, with a particular interest in emerging markets, especially India. She earned a PhD in Finance and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a B.A. in Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Cornell University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Finance, 2021, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • MBA, 2020, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • B.A. Economics (Magna Cum Laude), 2016, Cornell University

Her research investigates financial fragility, including how covenants in CLOs amplify systemic risks through fire sales, and their impact on asset prices and corporate decisions. She explores topics like deposit insurance expansion, banking network effects, and historical institutions’ role in economic outcomes. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the BlackRock Applied Research Award and Forbes 30 Under 30.

Key Research Themes:

• Security design and contractual externalities
• Financial intermediation and macroeconomic linkages
• Emerging market finance and policy relevance

Her recent articles analyze banking sector dynamics, deposit insurance reforms, and the geographic impact of liquidity shortages. She collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and engages in policy-oriented research to strengthen financial systems.