Dr. Julia Fonseca

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Fonseca is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Princeton University, and her research primarily focuses on the intersection of finance and economic development. Her recent publications explore critical topics including mortgage lock-in and mobility, financial inclusion in Brazil, and the implications of debt collection restrictions on mainstream credit behaviors. Before joining the University of Illinois, she garnered substantial experience through her academic tenure and has contributed to several notable financial studies. Throughout her career, she has received multiple awards and fellowships, recognizing her contributions to the field and her excellence in teaching. She is actively involved in educating students in advanced corporate finance and personal wealth management, aiming to equip them with crucial financial decision-making skills. Her insights into the financial markets are regularly sought, and she is engaged in ongoing research, aiming to contribute further to our understanding of economic policies and their societal impacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Engaged in teaching and research in the Finance department, contributing to academic scholarship and student development.

Awards

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Gies Advanced Scholar

2024-01-01
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Josef Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellowship

2024-01-01
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List Teachers Ranked Excellent

2023-01-01
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Distinguished Referee Award

2022-01-01
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NBER Household Finance Working Group Grant

2021-01-01

Courses

Advanced Corporate Finance (FIN 321) Personal Wealth Management (FIN 435) Wealth Management (FIN 535)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.