Yang Sun

Yang Sun is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Brandeis International Business School, Brandeis University. His research focuses on household finance, financial institutions, and corporate finance, particularly examining how retail investors allocate savings across investment products and the impact of financial advice. He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Key research interests include mutual fund governance, investor behavior, and the dynamics of capital flows. His work analyzes how innovations in financial products and conflicts of interest influence market outcomes. Recent studies explore topics like target date funds as market stabilizers and the role of employee representation in executive compensation decisions.

• Awards: Joseph Wharton Scholar (2005-2008), MIT Sloan Fellowship, and Beta Gamma Sigma membership.
• Grants/Advising: No students listed, but his research has been supported by institutional affiliations at Brandeis.

He is affiliated with Brandeis University’s finance department and contributes to academic discussions on asset pricing, corporate governance, and behavioral finance.