> Joao Gomes, PhD Howard Butcher III Professor of Finance; Professor of Economics; Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers & Academic Initiatives, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests:Macroeconomics and financial markets, quantitative corporate finance, corporate investment and financing About Joao Joao F. Gomes is the Howard Butcher III Professor of Economics and Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the current senior vice dean for research, centers, and academic initiatives. His expertise is on the role of financial markets to the macroeconomy. Professor Gomes has published in the top academic journals in both economics and finance. His research covers: (i) corporate investment and financing, (ii) the effects of monetary policy on corporate decisions; and (iii) the linkages between firm leverage and investment, equity prices, and the cost of capital. He has won multiple awards including the Smith Breeden Prize for Best Asset Pricing Paper published in the Journal of Finance, the Marshall Blume First Prize in Financial Research, the Award for Best Investments Paper presented at the Western Finance Association meetings, the Jacobs Levy Outstanding Paper Prize, and the Crowell Memorial Prize. Professor Gomes joined the Wharton School in 1997. He was a visiting professor at the London Business School and the New University of Lisbon in Portugal. He is currently also a visiting scholar the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Earlier in his career he was an economic advisor in the Ministry of Industry of Portugal. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtAdvanced Corporate FinanceLearn how your financial institution or firm can effectively manage risk in today’s uncertain economy. Discover whether it is more efficient to take on debt, offer equity, or do a combination of both when making capital structure decisions. Family Wealth Management: Advanced Financial StrategiesA historic intergenerational wealth transfer of $84 trillion is underway. This period presents a unique opportunity for wealth advisors to enhance services for family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients. This program offers advanced strategies to manage financial assets while addressing diverse family needs, empowering advisors to capitalize on a growing market. Fixed Income and Credit Market InvestingFixed-income investing and risk management have become more important as near-zero interest rates fade into memory. Though the market presents challenges, these new fixed-income products offer an attractive opportunity for investment. Wharton Finance faculty and industry experts combine academic research with proven strategies to empower participants to engage in fixed-income investing and risk management. Wharton Family Office Program: Balancing Family Harmony and Financial ProsperityIn a dynamic financial era, ultra-high-net-worth families must create enduring legacies. Establishing or joining a family office helps preserve and grow wealth while maintaining harmony. Wharton Family Office Program empowers families with critical knowledge on forming, operating, and managing family offices.
