Jeffrey Busse

Jeffrey Busse is a Professor of Finance at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, where he has been a faculty member since 1998.12 His research primarily focuses on investments, with a particular emphasis on mutual funds.2

Academic Background

Busse holds a PhD in Finance from New York University, an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and a BSc in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota.2

Career Transition

Before entering academia, Busse worked in the corporate world:

1. He started his career as an electrical engineer at Honeywell in Minneapolis.
2. After three years at Honeywell, he pursued an MBA and then worked as a financial analyst at Ford Motor Company.
3. Realizing his passion for studying financial markets, Busse returned to school for his PhD and subsequently joined Emory University.3

Research Focus

Busse's research aims to:

1. Determine the best ways to gauge the skills of mutual fund managers
2. Help average mutual fund investors make informed decisions
3. Explore transaction costs in mutual funds
4. Challenge interpretations of the "efficient market hypothesis"

Some of his notable research papers include:

• "Double Adjusted Mutual Fund Performance"
• "Trading Frequency and Fund Performance"
• "Mutual Fund Transaction Costs"3

Academic Positions

At Emory University, Busse has held various positions:

• Currently serves as a Professor of Finance
• Has been involved in the University Faculty Senate and University Faculty Council (2012-2015)4

Jeffrey Busse's LinkedIn profile indicates he is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has 264 connections on the platform.5