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Quantitative Research in Financial Economics

Quantitative Research in Financial Economics

Welcome

A cluster of words describing the research of the centre: blockchain, AI, climate and systemic risk, asset pricing, market microstructure and quantum computing

The Centre for Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE) conducts rigorous, data-driven research that bridges cutting-edge methodology with real-world relevance. We focus on advancing understanding of financial markets and technological transformation. We leverage Information Age data and quantitative methods to advance understanding of risks, uncertainty, and market dynamics with relevance for policymakers, regulators, and industry.

 

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At QRFE we aim to better our understanding of risks and uncertainty by leveraging the extensive data brought by the Information Age.
Arzé Karam
Centre Director

Events

QRFE invites top scholars in Finance for workshops and seminars.

10 October 2025, One-Day QRFE Workshop on Blockchain-based markets & FinTech

Keynote speaker: Professor Agostino Capponi, Columbia University
Agostino Capponi, Columbia University

6 May 2026, Third QRFE Workshop on Quantitative Finance

Keynote speaker: Professor Thierry Foucault, HEC Paris
Thierry Foucault, HEC Paris

20 May 2026, QRFE Workshop on Climate Change

Keynote speaker: Professor Marcin Kacperczyk, Imperial College London
Marcin Kacperczyk, Imperial College London

Explore Our Research Centre

Our members are highly inter-disciplinary in the named research areas and work extensively together generating a broad spectrum of publications.

  • Our Publications

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  • Our People

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  • Our Events

    Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE) research centre focuses on all aspects of quantitative and empirical financial modelling.
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Our Publications

Browse our range of published research.
Man at computer with image overlaid by graphs

Our People

Get in touch with our outstanding team of researchers.
Durham Cathedral from the river

Our Events

Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE) research centre focuses on all aspects of quantitative and empirical financial modelling.
Data and Economic Growth conceptual picture, man in front of graphics
Our Events

Get in Touch

If you would like find out more about the Centre for Quantitative Research in Financial Economics, please email Centre Director Arze Karam.

Durham University Business School

Mill Hill Lane 
Durham DH1 3LB, UK 

Telephone: 
+44 (0)191 334 5200