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Mike Mariathasan is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Finance Research Group at KU Leuven. His research focuses on the interplay between banking dynamics, financial intermediation, and regulatory frameworks. Mariathasan has been involved in various significant research projects, including studies on the effects of credit supply shocks on labor market composition, and the determinants of banks' capital structures. He has contributed to the literature on banking risk-sensitive capital regulations and corporate governance. Mariathasan has co-promoted multiple essays and been involved in numerous publications that analyze the real effects of banks’ corporate credit supply and manipulation of Basel risk weights. His academic contributions extend to significant works published in highly regarded journals, demonstrating his expertise in economic inquiry and financial policy. Furthermore, he is actively involved in advising both graduate and undergraduate students in their research endeavors in the field of finance.
KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Teaching and conducting research in finance, focusing on banking and financial intermediation.
Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.