Research
Guided by Virginia Tech’s motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), faculty in the Finance Department are committed to advancing research that improves quality of life and enhances the human condition.
Our cutting-edge academic work shapes industry best practices in financial decision-making, developing models for asset valuation, risk management, capital allocation, and financing. We inform policymakers and regulators, contributing to financial regulations that promote market stability, prevent crises, and protect investors.
Our faculty explore a wide range of topics, including:
- Incentives and behavior of institutional investors
- Governance structures of public companies
- The role of banks and financial institutions in transmitting monetary policy
- Dynamics of risk in asset markets
By bridging theory and practice, we ensure businesses, policymakers, and investors benefit from data-driven insights that fuel innovation, enhance efficiency, and promote financial stability worldwide.
