Ahn, Changhyun（安昌鉉）

Biography

Changhyun Ahn joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School in 2022 as a Research Assistant Professor of Finance. He received PhD in finance from the University of Florida, MA in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley and BBA from Korea University. His research focuses on political economy, charitable organizations, public finance, and sustainability.

Teaching Areas

Fixed Income Securities

Research Interests

Corporate Finance
Political Economy
Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility

• Publications & Working Papers
  • Changhyun Ahn and Chanik Jo, “Racial Disparities in Public Financing for Affordable Housing”
  • Changhyun Ahn and Rawley Heimer, “The Wealth Draw-down of the Fabulously Rich: Insights from Private Family Foundations”
  • Changhyun Ahn, Chanik Jo and Sing-Sen Lam, “Safe Jobs, Risky Investments: Employment Protection and Household Portfolio Choices”
  • Changhyun Ahn, Joel F. Houston and Sehoon Kim, “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Role of Corporate Board of Directors in Public Charity Lobbying”, Management Science, R&R
  • Changhyun Ahn, Jae Yung Kim and Jonbsub Lee, “Home Bias in U.S. Politics”
  • Changhyun Ahn, “Demand for Campaign Funds and the Value of Political Connections”

• Grants
  • “Climate-Conscious Underwriting in Municipal Bonds,” General Research Fund, Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, HKD 638,000, 2025-2027
  • “Who cares about regulatory risks? Evidence from Congressional hearings,” General Research Fund, Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, HKD 436,318, 2024-2026