Dr. Edna Lopez Avila

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Biography

Edna Lopez Avila is a professor in the Finance department at the Ivey Business School. Her research focuses on information economics, investment strategies, derivatives, and asset management. She examines how information influences investor decision-making and contributes to asset price efficiency. In particular, Edna analyzes unstructured data to understand the impact on investment strategies for retail investors in equity options markets. Her work also investigates the implications of customer wealth on stock price dynamics, making significant contributions to the field of finance.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Ivey Business School • London, ON, Canada

Professor in the Finance department, focusing on financial research and teaching.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.