Ulrike M. Malmendier

Ulrike Malmendier is the Cora Jane Flood Professor of Finance at the Haas School of Business and a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds dual appointments in the Department of Economics and the Haas School of Business, contributing to both academic research and business education.

Her research focuses on behavioral economics, behavioral finance, corporate finance, law and economics, and the impact of personal experiences on economic decisions. Notable areas include CEO behavior, inflation expectations, housing markets, and the long-term effects of historical events like communism on financial attitudes.

Her most recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize behavioral finance, corporate governance, and macroeconomic dynamics. Key themes include experience-driven decision-making, inflation's societal impacts, and managerial biases. While no formal awards are listed, her prolific publications in top journals (e.g., Journal of Finance, American Economic Review) underscore her academic influence.

Teaching includes advanced courses in corporate finance, behavioral economics, and finance seminars at UC Berkeley and Stanford. She advises students through these courses but no specific advisees are listed. Her work bridges theoretical and applied economics, with implications for policy and business strategy.