Dr. Patrick Schotanus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrick Schotanus is a visiting pracademic at the University of Edinburgh, primarily associated with the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI). He is focused on the development of the Market Mind Hypothesis (MMH), a heterodox economic theory. With a career spanning over thirty years in investment management across major financial hubs including Edinburgh, London, New York, Singapore, and the Netherlands, Patrick has held senior positions as a global multi-asset strategist and portfolio manager. He has a PhD from the University of Essex, an MBA from the University of Groningen, and an MFE from UC Berkeley. His research encompasses economic dynamics including market moods and asset pricing, alongside cognitive economics, emphasizing the intersection of cognition and finance. Schotanus frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international conferences, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of economic behaviors and psychological phenomena affecting market dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing