Dr. Adam Farago

Professor

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Biography

Adam Farago received his PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics in 2014. Currently, he is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg where he focuses on areas including Financial Economics, Asset Pricing, Portfolio Choice, Behavioral Finance, and Financial Econometrics. Farago has contributed to numerous significant publications, exploring topics such as the asymmetries in portfolio choice, downside risks in asset returns, and long-run stock return distributions. His research interests also encompass understanding wealth tax rates and investor utility mappings related to capital gains taxes. Through his teaching, he has mentored students in finance and econometrics, cultivating a robust academic environment.

Research Interests

Financial Economics Asset Pricing Portfolio Choice Behavioral Finance Financial Econometrics

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).