Claudia Girardone

About

Claudia Girardone is a Professor of Banking and Finance at the University of Essex, UK. Her research interests encompass responsible business practices, the impact of negative interest rates on banking efficiency, and the relationship between CEO characteristics and corporate investment strategies. She has contributed to the understanding of financial technology's effects on firms, corporate social responsibility, and the dynamics of banking competition in macro-regions. Her recent work also addresses the implications of governance practices on wealth inequality and SME access to finance.