معرفی
Thomas J Rivera is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. He holds a PhD in Economics and Decision Sciences from HEC Paris (2020), an M.Sc in Economics from Toulouse School of Economics (2012), and an MA in Economics and Finance from Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (2011).
- Current affiliation: Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
- Research focus: Theoretical issues in DeFi, blockchain economics, banking stability, corporate finance, and incomplete information
- Member of the Finance Theory Group
Education:
- PhD, HEC Paris, Economics and Decision Sciences (2020)
- M.Sc, Toulouse School of Economics (2012)
- MA, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (2011)
Research Interests:
His work bridges blockchain economics and traditional finance. Key areas include decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, proof-of-work vs proof-of-stake mechanisms, liquidity modeling in decentralized exchanges, corporate signaling under information asymmetry, and banking regulation. His research employs economic modeling to address technical challenges in blockchain systems and financial markets.
Scientific Contributions:
Thomas has published in top journals like Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and Review of Finance. His recent work includes economic models of decentralized exchanges, equilibrium staking dynamics, and corporate finance implications of blockchain technology. He has been recognized with the PBCSF Award for Best Paper in Fintech (2024).
Recognition:
- PBCSF Award - Best Paper in Fintech (2024)
- Mentioned in multiple research recognitions at McGill Desautels Faculty of Management
