Dr. David Musto

Professor

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Biography

David K. Musto is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include capital markets, consumer credit, and financial intermediation. He has served as a Senior Financial Economist at the Securities Exchange Commission from 2005 to 2007. David's academic and professional journey has spanned various roles, including his time at Roll Ross Asset Management in Culver City, California. His published work has focused on topics such as corporate political voting, option pricing, short selling, and cross-border taxation. His experience uniquely positions him to teach advanced courses on corporate finance and investment management, covering essential strategies for risk management in today's financial landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Ronald O. Perelman Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Professor in the Finance Department specializing in research and teaching on capital markets, consumer credit, and financial intermediation.

Senior Financial Economist

— Present

Securities Exchange Commission • Washington, D.C.

Served as a financial economist focusing on regulatory issues within capital markets.

Courses

Advanced Corporate Finance Asset Portfolio Management Fintech Revolution: Transformative Financial Services Strategies

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.