Yelena Larkin is an Associate Professor of Finance at Schulich School of Business, York University. Her research primarily focuses on financial investment policy, intangible capital, and product markets. Larkin has been recognized for her impactful scholarship, receiving awards for her work on the implications of concentrated product markets. Her research explores how increasing industry concentration affects profitability and the economic landscape, particularly post-COVID-19. As evidenced by her insights shared during the 2020 European Finance Association meeting, Larkin emphasizes the relevance of her findings within the context of broader economic dynamics, showcasing how market concentration trends have implications for shareholder value and economic improvement. She teaches various courses related to managerial finance and specializes in PhD-level corporate finance topics. Her scholarly contributions have been published in esteemed journals, enhancing the academic discourse in her field.