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Biography
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of York, UK. My research interests and expertise spanning financial economics, energy economics, macro-finance, empirical asset pricing, and corporate finance. I am dedicated to investigating various aspects of financial economics, including firm investment, intangibles, and the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions. With a strong quantitative background, I employ rigorous empirical analysis to examine market behavior, asset pricing dynamics, and the relationships between financial variables and real-world phenomena. My research findings have shed light on key issues such as the UK under-investment puzzle, climate risk, green finance, and industrial strategy, offering policy implications that can shape effective strategies and approaches.
Research interests
My research encompasses a diverse range of areas, including financial economics, energy economics, macro-finance, empirical asset pricing, and corporate finance. Through my research endeavors, I have contributed to understanding the intricacies of the UK under-investment puzzle and has offered valuable policy implications pertaining to industrial strategy. By exploring these multifaceted fields, I aim to deepen our understanding of financial dynamics, energy markets, and economic systems, ultimately providing insights that can inform strategic decision-making, policy formulation, and sustainable economic growth.
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AI and carbon pricing in turbulent times: Navigating market dynamics for a sustainable future
Elsayed, A. H., Khalfaoui, R., Zhang, D. & Urquhart, A., 1 Nov 2025, In: International Review of Financial Analysis. 107, p. 1-21 21 p., 104632.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Balance of payments and currency policy in China's development
Carnevali, E., Passarella, M. V. & Zhang, D., 1 Sept 2025, In: Structural Change and Economic Dynamics. 74, p. 405-415 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do green assets enhance portfolio optimization? A multi-horizon investing perspective
Zhang, D., Dai, X. & Wang, Q., 1 Sept 2025, In: British Accounting Review. 57, 5, 34 p., 101612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Financial Deepening, Financial Inclusion, and Agricultural Investment: Evidence from International Panel Data
Zhang, D., He, Z. & Morgan, P. J., May 2025, Tokyo, Japan: Asian Development Bank Institute, p. 1-32, 32 p. (ADBI Working Papers; no. 1502).Research output: Working paper
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Multi-timescale resilience of China's green finance market to climate policy uncertainty shock: Does environmental policy stringency matter?
Wang, B., Zhang, D., Xue, J. & Wang, Q., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 394, 19 p., 127339.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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