I am an economist and finance professor. My research spans financial economics, corporate finance, contract theory, and microeconomic theory, with a focus on the behavior of strategic agents in dynamic environments—particularly how learning and information frictions shape market outcomes.

My work has broad applications across venture capital, private equity, real estate, and securities markets. More recently, I have turned my attention to designing innovative credit contracts for developing economies.

Prior to joining WashU, I was a tenured associate professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. I am currently serving as the President of the Finance Theory Group.