Dr. Edward Watts

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Watts’ research interests span topics related to Environmental, Social Governance (ESG), investor behavior, and market microstructure. His current work focuses on the market impact of selective ESG disclosures and investor preferences for sustainability, including how impact information affects market prices. He received a PhD in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business, a MA in Economics from Duke University, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from the State University of New York at Geneseo. Prior to pursuing his PhD, Prof. Watts worked in fixed income trading and investment banking at Morgan Stanley.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.