Academic finance research workshop

Atlanta Finance Workshop

Organized by Adrien Matray and hosted at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Atlanta Finance Workshop convenes financial economists from the greater Atlanta academic community to present research and receive constructive feedback on early-stage projects.

View program: May 22, 2026
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

May 22, 2026Friday, 1:00 – 6:00 PM

6 presentationsGeorgia Tech, UGA, Emory, GSU, Atlanta Fed

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta1000 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta

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