Joined Stern 2018
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street,
New York, NY 10012
Shan Ge
Biography
Professor Ge's research focuses on the nexus of finance, insurance, and climate change, encompassing three distinct areas of inquiry. First, she delves into significant corporate finance issues leveraging the insurance sector as a study setting, offering robust causal inferences. Second, her research investigates the impact of insurance (e.g. health insurance and flood insurance) on both corporations and households. Third, her work sheds light on insurance companies' pivotal role as financial intermediaries, facilitating capital flows within capital markets, while enabling households to hedge risks associated with mortality, longevity, and natural disasters stemming from climate change.
Her scholarly contributions have been published in prestigious financial academic journals such as The Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. Furthermore, her research has been cited by the US Senate and has received coverage in reputable news outlets, including the New York Times.
Research Interests
- Corporate Finance
- Insurance
Courses Taught
- Corporate Finance
Academic Background
Ph.D., Finance
The Ohio State University
M.A., Economics
The Ohio State University
B.A., German and Business Administration
Renmin University of China
Related News & Research
Joint research from Professor Shan Ge is featured: “Can the Financial Sector Cope With a Changing Climate?”
Joint research from Professor Shan Ge is featured: “Pro Take: Households Squeezed, and Financial Stability Risks Raised, as Climate Threats Boost Insurance Costs.”
Co-authored research from Professor Shan Ge and alumnus Ammon Lam (PhD ’24) is referenced: “We Have to Stop Underwriting People Who Move to Climate Danger Zones.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is spotlighted: “Insurance and Taxes Now Cost More Than Mortgages for Many Homeowners.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is featured: “Climate-fueled Insurance Hikes Are Adding to Delinquent Mortgages, New Study Finds.”
How Climate Change is Making Insurance and Mortgages a Tougher Deal
Professor Shan Ge interview: “Climate Change Drives Up Insurance Costs — And Missed Mortgage Payments.”
Professor Shan Ge interview: “Hurricane Helene Spotlights Rising Prices For Home and Flood Insurance.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is highlighted: “Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk.”
Joint research from Professor Shan Ge is featured: “Pro Take: Households Squeezed, and Financial Stability Risks Raised, as Climate Threats Boost Insurance Costs.”
Co-authored research from Professor Shan Ge and alumnus Ammon Lam (PhD ’24) is referenced: “We Have to Stop Underwriting People Who Move to Climate Danger Zones.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is spotlighted: “Insurance and Taxes Now Cost More Than Mortgages for Many Homeowners.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is featured: “Climate-fueled Insurance Hikes Are Adding to Delinquent Mortgages, New Study Finds.”
How Climate Change is Making Insurance and Mortgages a Tougher Deal
Professor Shan Ge interview: “Climate Change Drives Up Insurance Costs — And Missed Mortgage Payments.”
Professor Shan Ge interview: “Hurricane Helene Spotlights Rising Prices For Home and Flood Insurance.”
Research from Professor Shan Ge is highlighted: “Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk.”
Areas of Expertise
Finance
- Corporate Finance
Industry
- Insurance