Dr. Lawrence Harris

Professor

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Biography

Larry Harris is a distinguished professor of finance at the USC Marshall School of Business, holding the Fred V. Keenan Chair in Finance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in market microstructure, financial regulation, and economic policies affecting trading mechanisms. Harris has contributed significantly to both academia and industry through his extensive research on liquidity, trading costs, and market behavior. His work often explores the implications of macroeconomic changes on investment performance and market structure. He is a well-respected voice in media, frequently providing insights on financial issues, investment performance, and regulatory impacts on trading dynamics. He has published numerous articles in prominent financial publications and participated in interviews regarding the effects of recent economic policies and market trends.

Research Interests

Courses

BUAD-494 Marshall Honors Research Thesis BUAD-493 Marshall Honors Research Seminar FBE-440 Trading Exchanges FBE-554

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
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Specialization Notes

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