Sun Yong Kim

Sun Yong Kim is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Finance at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology, and also affiliated with the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona. He received his PhD in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University in 2024.

Education:

• PhD in Finance, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2024
• M.S. in Finance and Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), 2018
• B.S. in Finance and Economics (First Class Honours), University of New South Wales (UNSW), 2016

His research lies at the intersection of international macro-finance and fiscal policy, focusing on how U.S. fiscal conditions influence global financial markets. Key interests include the dollar's countercyclical behavior, global financial cycles, U.S. exorbitant privilege, and international risk-sharing mechanisms. His theoretical and empirical work provides insights into asset pricing puzzles and the international role of the U.S. dollar.

His recent publications examine the global footprint of U.S. fiscal policy and its implications for asset prices, capital flows, and wealth distribution. The works demonstrate how fiscal cycles in the U.S. propagate through global financial systems, affecting risky asset valuations and safe asset demand internationally.

Scientific Awards:

• Brattle Group WFA PhD Candidate Award for Outstanding Research (2022, 2023)
• EFA Engelbert-Dockner Memorial Prize for Best Paper by Young Researchers (2023)
• FMA Best Paper Award in Investments (2023)
• Asian Econometric Society Young Scholars Fund (YSF) Award for Outstanding Research (2023)

Kim actively contributes to the academic community as a referee for top journals such as the Review of Financial Studies. He has presented his research at premier conferences including the Western Finance Association (WFA), European Finance Association (EFA), Financial Management Association (FMA), and Econometric Society Meetings. There is no public information available about students he advises or research grants he leads. He maintains academic presence through personal website and professional platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter.