Finance at Wharton
Finance at Wharton
Elevating the impact of business research in finance
Finance centers at the Wharton School serve as thought leaders for innovative research by supporting and disseminating cutting-edge work in areas including investment management, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, quantitative finance, and fintech. We seek to enhance the understanding of financial markets and make research accessible, promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary research. We bridge theory and practice by engaging with students, faculty, and industry leaders, with a focus on preparing the next generation of top financial scholars and practitioners.
Areas of Focus
Foster research in finance that helps investors meet their goals
Equip the next generation of financial scholars and industry leaders
Promote diversity and inclusion in the investment industry
Explore critical questions and challenges in finance
Research Insights
As the undisputed leader in published academic business research, Wharton delivers tangible solutions that transform business practices and grow economic opportunities for all.
Knowledge at Wharton
Finance
Dive into topical articles, podcasts, and videos through Wharton’s online business journal.
How AI Is Reshaping Quantitative Finance
Wharton’s Nikolai Roussanov and Goldman Sachs’ Ingrid Tierens discuss how AI is transforming quantitative finance, from investment research and data analysis to the future of quantitative investing.Read More
Greenhushing: When Firms Do More Than They Say
Some companies downplay their environmental efforts, a practice known as greenhushing. A new working paper co-authored by Wharton’s Serguei Netessine finds that this gap between what firms say and what they do is associated with higher subsequent abnormal stock returns.Read More
The Liquidity Risk in Private Credit
Itay Goldstein, Wharton professor of finance, examines why semi-liquid private credit funds can become fragile when investors want their money back.Read More
The Hidden Financial Risks of the AI Boom
Joao Gomes, Wharton professor of finance and senior vice dean of research, centers, and academic initiatives, explains why the Federal Reserve needs to pay closer attention to how the massive AI boom is being financed.Read More
Future of Finance Series
Hosted by Wharton finance professor Itay Goldstein, this limited series takes a deep dive into the cutting-edge insights and pioneering perspectives of innovation experts in the finance industry.
Centers, Initiatives & More
Recent Research From Pillar Faculty
Meet some of the Wharton faculty doing impactful work for Finance.
Joao F. Gomes
Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers, and Academic Initiatives
Howard Butcher III Professor of Finance; Professor of Economics
Research Highlight
