Dr. Adlai Fisher

Professor

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Biography

Adlai Fisher is a Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College and both a Master and Doctorate from Yale University. His research interests encompass Financial Economics, Financial Econometrics, Macro-Finance, and Asset Pricing, with a focus on applied theory. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications in leading finance journals including the Review of Financial Studies and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Notable works include studies on the impact of macroeconomic announcements on risk premiums and the dynamics of term structure based on cascade models. His extensive academic experience makes him a prominent figure in the finance community.

Research Interests

Financial Economics Financial Econometrics Macro-Finance Asset Pricing Applied Theory

Experience

Professor

— Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and conducting research in finance.

Courses

Portfolio Management Portfolio Management II Data-driven Investments

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

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