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Welcome to the university page of Maurizio (Maurice) Montone. I am an associate professor of finance at Utrecht University. My research primarily revolves around asset pricing, both theoretical and empirical, with a particular emphasis on behavioral finance. I investigate how investor behavior impacts financial markets and economic growth, focusing on the intersection of asset pricing with corporate finance and macroeconomics. My key areas of interest include sentiment and growth, market efficiency, politics and finance, and risk attitudes.

Collaborating with prominent academics across the EU, UK, and US has significantly enhanced the quality and visibility of my research output. Our papers have been widely disseminated through presentations at international events, including top-tier conferences such as the American Finance Association (AFA), American Economic Association (AEA), and Financial Management Association (FMA). They have also appeared in the prestigious working paper series from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Our joint efforts have led to publications in high-impact academic journals, gaining significant attention from the academic community with over 3,000 downloads on SSRN.

In addition to research, I am a certified educator, holding both the University Teaching Qualification and the Senior Teaching Qualification (see here for details). I have taught a wide range of economics and finance courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, consistently receiving positive course evaluations. Furthermore, my academic duties include course coordination, curriculum development, and extensive thesis supervision.

I also undertake several managerial and administrative roles. As the Thesis Coordinator for our three Finance Master's programs, I oversee the work of over 200+ students and 20+ supervisors. I am also a member of the Degree Program Committee, which advises on the quality control of our graduate studies. Additionally, I contribute to the Series Advisory Board for World Scientific Publishing. You can find further information on my personal website here.