> Todd Sinai, PhD David B. Ford Professor; Professor of Real Estate; Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy; Chairperson, Real Estate Department, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests:Commercial real estate and real estate investment trusts, real estate and public economics, risk and pricing in housing markets, taxation of real estate and capital gains About Todd Professor Todd Sinai has been with Wharton since 1997 and is David B. Ford Professor; Professor of Real Estate and Business Economics and Public Policy and chair of the Real Estate Department at the Wharton School. He received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his BA from Yale University. Todd has also served as a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a visiting scholar of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. His research interests include commercial real estate, real estate investment trusts, risk and pricing in housing markets, and taxation of real estate. Todd is the recipient of several teaching and other awards, including the Post-Doctoral Fellow award from the Homer Hoyt Institute, the Ballard Teaching Award, and the HUD/AREUEA Best Paper Award. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtAssessing Commercial Real Estate Investments and MarketsAcademic DirectorEmpower yourself with the insight you need to successfully navigate the fluctuating marketplace while confidently adding both domestic and global commercial real estate to your client’s or institution’s investment portfolio. Gain knowledge that helps you assess and mitigate risks and select the right investment partners. 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. International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: Investment CoursesInvestment Management Courses, a joint venture between Wharton and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, will help you improve your investment management. Investment Strategies and Portfolio ManagementDevelop investment portfolios that generate the highest return for your level of investment risk. This program provides a solid foundation for building optimal portfolios and effective tools for making better investments. RMA/Wharton Advanced Risk Management ProgramThis program introduces the latest thinking around risk, including, macroeconomic drivers, and equips you with tools to evaluate your exposure. Learn analytical frameworks, strategies, and resources for measuring, managing, and monitoring risk.
