Regular biography
Adriano A. Rampini is the Douglas and Josie Breeden Professor of Financial Economics and a Professor of Finance and Economics at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, with a secondary appointment in the department of economics. His research focuses on financial economics and macroeconomics, with particular emphasis on topics such as collateral, capital reallocation, leasing, and risk management. He has taught at Duke University, Harvard University, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. His work has been published in top economics and finance journals, including the American Economic Review, the Review of Economic Studies, the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and the Review of Financial Studies.
Scholar-generated biography
Adriano Rampini is a financial economist and macroeconomist at Duke University, focusing on the interplay between financial systems and macroeconomic dynamics. His research explores how financial mechanisms such as collateral, risk management, and capital structure influence economic outcomes. Rampini's work addresses topics including debt capacity, liquidity, and the role of financial intermediaries in shaping business cycles and economic stability. His publications examine the implications of financial constraints, entrepreneurial activity, and the impact of policy interventions on economic behavior. By analyzing the interactions between financial markets and macroeconomic forces, Rampini contributes to understanding how financial systems affect aggregate economic performance.