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Jay Wang

Assistant Professor of Finance

Education

Ph.D. Finance, University of Michigan, 2004.
Ph.D. Economics, Iowa State University, 2000.
M.S. Statistics, Iowa State University, 1998.
B.A. Economics, Peking University, 1994.

Positions

Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, 2005 - present
Lecturer, University of Illinois, 2004

Research Interests

Investments and Corporate Finance

Research

Journal Articles

"The ABCs of Mutual Funds: On the Introduction of Multiple Share Classes." V. Nanda, Z. Wang, L. Zheng, Journal of Financial Intermediation, 2009


"Side-by-Side Management of Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds." T. Nohel, Z. Wang, L. Zheng, Review of Financial Studies, 2009


"Family Values and the Star Phenomenon: Strategies of Mutual Fund Families." V. Nanda, Z. Wang, L. Zheng, Review of Financial Studies, (17) 3 667-698 2004


"Elements of Cattle Feeding Profitability in Midwest Feedlots." J. Lawrence, Z. Wang, D. Loy, Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, (31) 349-357 1999

Honors and Awards


Doctoral Fellowship, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan , 1998-2000


Thomas William Leabo Memorial Award for outstanding academic achievements, Ross School of Business, Uniersity of Michigan , 2000


Mitsui Life Award for best overall academic performance, Department of Finance, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan , 2001


Gerald and Lillian Dykstra Teaching Award, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan , 2001


Allan Gilmour Fellowship in finance for outstanding academic achievements, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan , 2002


FMA Doctoral Students Consortium, Denver, Colorado, Financial Management Association , 2003


Best Paper Award, Midwest Finance Association Annual Meetings , 2007


Inquire Research Award, Inquire --- United Kingdom , 2006

 

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463 Wohlers Hall
1206 S. Sixth Street
MC-706
Champaign IL 61820

(217) 265-6598
zhiwang@illinois.edu

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