Matthew Richardson (economist)

Matthew Richardson is an Australian-born economist specializing in financial econometrics, asset pricing, and behavioral finance. He is currently a Professor of Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business.

Richardson's research focuses on understanding market microstructure, volatility, and the impact of investor behavior on asset prices. He has published extensively in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and the Review of Financial Studies. His work often examines the predictability of asset returns and the sources of volatility in financial markets.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance from Stanford University. Prior to joining NYU Stern, he held faculty positions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and INSEAD.

Richardson is also known for his contributions to the development of financial models and econometric techniques used to analyze financial data. He frequently presents his research at academic conferences and consults with financial institutions. His work has been cited extensively in both academic and practitioner literature.