Brian Melzer is a Senior Lecturer and Donald P. Jacobs Scholar in the Finance Department. His research interests include household finance, financial institutions and financial regulation. His recent work examines the effects of payday loans, which are small, short-term consumer loans.
Professor Melzer received his PhD in economics from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2008. Prior to graduate study, he worked as a research analyst in the investment management business.
Areas of Expertise
Banking and Financial Institutions
Behavioral Economics
(Includes: Behavioral Finance)
Corporate
Personal Finance
Regulation of Financial Markets
Education
PhD, 2008, Economics, University of Chicago
MLitt, 2000, Philosophy, St. Andrews University
AB, 1999, Philosophy, Princeton University, Summa Cum Laude