Dr. David Hirshleifer

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Biography

David Hirshleifer is the Robert G. Kirby Chair Professor of Behavioral Finance at the USC Marshall School of Business. He has held the position of Fellow and former President of the American Finance Association and has been active as an Executive Editor for the Review of Financial Studies. His research focuses on Behavioral Finance and the role of social dynamics in finance and business economics. Hirshleifer's work, which has won distinguished awards, analyzes how social transmission of ideas and information influences market behavior. He is frequently invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences, sharing insights on the emerging paradigm of social economics in finance. His research efforts are recognized for their impact on understanding financial markets and investor behavior.

Research Interests

Courses

Applications of Behavioral Finance Special Topics: Psychology of Financial Markets Social Processes in Business

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:714
Overall
Required:714
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Knowledge of Calculus
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Specialization Notes

MS in Finance is a rigorous program at Marshall School of Business.