Yaron Levi

Yaron Levi is an economist who specializes in individual decision making, household finance, and behavioral economics. His research has been published in the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies, and has been profiled in the New York Times, Money, and the Harvard Business Review. His current research uses big data and field experiment to understand the influence of innovations in financial technology and information design on consumer and investor behavior.

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Assistant Professor, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California

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Consumer Behavior in Financial Markets 2020 “Mind the App: Mobile Access to Financial Information and Consumer Behavior” Yaron Levi. Discussant: Francesco D'Acunto

Over the past two decades, there has been a significant shift in the way in which we consume or access our personal financial information, such as account balances and recent transactions. Since the early 2010s, people have been able to use their mobile devices anytime and almost anywhere to access information about their personal finances. Given the change in technology and the magnitude of adoption of mobile devices and personal financial apps, Yaron Levi presents the key findings from the paper ‘Mind the App: Mobile Access to Financial Information and Consumer Behavior’. The presentation is followed by a commentary by Francesco D’Acunto.

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“Mind the App: Mobile Access to Financial Information and Consumer Behavior”