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Yoichi Otsubo is an Associate Professor at Kobe University and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's Alliance Manchester Business School. Otsubo holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Rutgers University and has previously worked at several institutions, including the Bank of Japan Institute for Monetary Economics Studies and the University of Luxembourg. His research primarily focuses on financial economics, specifically examining informational (in)efficiencies in financial markets, market microstructure, and the price discovery process. He is currently investigating the communication risks faced by retail investors and their interactions with financial institutions. Otsubo's contributions to the field include several notable publications and ongoing research projects that encompass topics such as market perceptions of political uncertainty and the dynamics of high-frequency trading. He has received recognition for his work, including the RWE paper award for his research on energy finance. His expertise also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where he aims to contribute to global efforts in creating sustainable economic growth.
Kobe University • Kobe, Japan
Teaching and conducting research in Economics.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Researching financial economics and market efficiency.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.