Dr. Yilong Xu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yilong Xu is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Utrecht School of Economics, Utrecht University. He joined Utrecht after completing his postdoctoral research at Heidelberg University, where he focused on Behavioral Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Tilburg University, as well as an M.Sc. in Economics, an M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science, and a B.Sc. in Economics, all from Tilburg University. His research interests are primarily in the areas of Behavioral Experimental Finance, Wealth Ethics, and the Fundamental Aspects of Financial Decision-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Utrecht School of Economics, Utrecht University • Utrecht, NL

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of finance, focusing on behavioral finance and decision-making.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg, Germany

Conducted research on behavioral finance.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology