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Ulrike Malmendier is the Edward J. Mollie Arnold Professor of Finance at the University of California, Berkeley, where she has been on the faculty since 2006. She earned her PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University in 2002, and her PhD in Law (summa cum laude) from the University of Bonn in 2000. Malmendier's research focuses on the intersections of corporate finance, behavioral finance, and behavioral economics. She investigates how psychological factors influence decision-making in economics, including topics such as CEO overconfidence and the long-term effects of economic downturns on behavior. Her work has garnered significant recognition, including the distinction of being a Guggenheim Fellow and receiving the Fisher Black Prize from the American Finance Association. Malmendier is an active member of the academic community, having served as associate editor for several prestigious journals and organizing sessions for major economics and finance associations. She has also received numerous teaching awards, highlighting her commitment to education and mentorship in the field of finance.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Ulrike Malmendier has served as a professor in the finance department, contributing significantly to research and education in the field.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Ulrike started her academic career as an assistant professor in finance, focusing on corporate finance and decision-making processes.
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