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Dr. Vicki L. Bogan is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where she serves as Director of Graduate Studies. She is also a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and has held visiting fellow appointments at Princeton University and Yale University. Previously, she was a professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business and Chair of the Academic Research Council for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Dr. Bogan's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2004)
- M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2000)
- M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (1995)
- Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics and Economics, Brown University (1991)
Her research focuses on household finance, inequality, and applied microeconomics, with particular emphasis on how financial decision-making and household portfolio allocation can better inform policy. She examines intersections of mental health and finance, racial disparities in financial outcomes, and the impact of fintech on household finance. Dr. Bogan has testified before Congress on the "gamification of finance" and her work has been featured in the Netflix Documentary "Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga."
Analysis of Dr. Bogan's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on psychological and social factors influencing financial behavior. Her recent work increasingly addresses intersectionality in financial inclusion, mental health impacts on savings, and demographic influences on investment patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding how external shocks affect household financial decisions, with publications spanning economics, finance, and public policy journals.
Her notable recognitions include:
- Two outstanding educator awards from Cornell University
- SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Faculty research fellowship at the National Bureau of Economic Research
Dr. Bogan is actively engaged in public policy discourse, having testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services regarding the gamification of investing. As founding Co-Editor of Financial Planning Review, she shapes academic discourse in her field. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, reflecting her influence in translating academic research to public understanding of financial issues.
