Tarik Umar

Tarik Umar is the Verne F. Simons Distinguished Assistant Professor of Finance, and known for his extensive research in financial regulation, investor behavior, and market dynamics. His work has been featured in top-tier journals, including the American Economic Review, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Management Science, Review of Finance, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Notably, his research on investment-adviser regulation examines the impact of regulatory jurisdiction on adviser misconduct, highlighting the complexities of financial oversight. Additionally, his studies delve into investor behavior, such as complexity aversion in investment decisions, and the role of hedge funds in public information acquisition. Tarik's contributions offer valuable insights into the interplay between regulatory frameworks, investor behavior, and market efficiency, influencing both academic discourse and policy development.