YoungHa Ki

YoungHa Ki is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business Administration, Widener University. He teaches courses in corporate finance, investment analysis, international finance, and macroeconomics. His research focuses on corporate governance, CEO compensation, macroeconomic factors, and finance pedagogy. Ki holds a PhD in Financial Economics (2016) from the University of New Orleans, along with MS degrees in Financial Economics (2013) and Finance (2004) from the University of New Orleans and Mississippi State University. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications, including integrating technology like the Bloomberg Terminal into finance education.

Key research themes include corporate cash management strategies under macroeconomic conditions, trading dynamics (momentum vs. contrarian strategies), and deferred executive compensation effects on firm investments. Ki’s scholarship spans corporate finance, asset pricing, and cultural economics (e.g., comic book markets). His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and real-world relevance, mentoring students through hands-on learning.