Dr. Giorgia Piacentino

Associate Professor

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Biography

Giorgia Piacentino is an Associate Professor at USC Marshall School of Business specializing in Finance and Business Economics. She received her PhD from the London School of Economics in 2013. Her research encompasses a range of topics within finance theory, including corporate finance, household finance, banking, and sovereign debt. A pivotal aspect of her work investigates how financial constraints can create or alleviate productive distortions, examining issues such as the role of corporate collateral in underinvestment, the impact of residential mortgages on labor supply, and the effects of government subsidies on local lending practices. Additionally, her studies address how legal frameworks influence sovereign restructuring decisions.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Corporate Finance Corporate Finance

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
Application Checklist
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  • Required essays
  • Official transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS (International)
Specialization Notes

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