Steffen Meyer

Steffen Meyer is a Full Professor of Finance at Aarhus University and a member of the Danish Finance Institute (DFI). His research focuses on household finance, investor behavior, and the impact of environmental factors on financial decisions. He has held academic roles since 2010, contributing to groundbreaking studies on behavioral finance and economic policy analysis.

Research Interests

• Investor decision-making under ambiguity and volatility
• Environmental and health factors affecting financial behavior
• Impact of financial advice and regulatory policies
• Climate change adaptation in economic systems

Key Contributions

Meyer’s work includes landmark studies on investor responses to market shocks (e.g., forced fund liquidations, epidemics) and the role of air quality in productivity. His research on ETFs revealed pitfalls in passive investing strategies. He co-led the Carlsberg Foundation’s CentR-A initiative (€1.3M budget), advancing decision-making under risk and ambiguity.

Awards & Grants

• Best Paper of the Year Award (2013) for work on financial advice efficacy
• Carlsberg Foundation Grant (2024) for the CentR-A research center

Teaching & Engagement

Meyer teaches courses on corporate finance, asset management, and household finance at both undergraduate and executive levels. His teaching portfolio includes supervising 26 bachelor’s and 8 master’s theses, as well as mentoring PhD students like D. Kostopoulos.

Media & Outreach

His research has been featured in outlets like the Washington Post, Handelsblatt, and Morningstar, addressing topics such as ETF risks, investor psychology, and climate policy implications.