Regular biography
Patrick Bolton is a Professor of Finance & Economics and Research Director at the Centre for Climate Finance & Investment within the Business School (BUS) at Imperial College London. His work focuses on finance and economics, with an emphasis on climate finance and investment. Bolton's research explores the intersection of financial systems and environmental challenges, contributing to policy and practice in sustainable finance. His academic profile is available at https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/p.bolton.
Scholar-generated biography
Patrick Bolton is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Imperial College, specializing in Finance and Economics. His research explores topics such as corporate governance, financial contracting, and the impact of carbon risk on investment decisions. Bolton's work includes examining the role of contracts in financial markets, the implications of asymmetric information on capital structure, and the relationship between corporate control and market dynamics. His publications also address issues like credit ratings, equity and debt markets, and the economic effects of climate risk. Bolton's research contributes to understanding how financial institutions and markets function under uncertainty and incomplete information.