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Hugo Benedetti Espinoza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at ESE Business School, Universidad de los Andes (UANDES).
He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from Boston College. His professional experience includes roles such as Director of the Master's in Finance at Universidad del Desarrollo, Corporate Finance Manager at Deloitte, Partner at Phi Partners, and Head of Corporate Finance at American Appraisal.
He has also worked as an Associate Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and Investment Manager at AXA Capital Chile's Venture Capital Fund.
Research interests
Dr. Benedetti's research focuses on the analysis of cryptoassets and blockchain, particularly the price dynamics of tokens and the impact of on-chain transactions on cryptoasset markets. His most notable paper, co-authored with Gabriel Rodríguez-Garnica, received the “Best Paper Award” at the 7th Conference in Crypto Research in Dubai in 2024. This work explores how transactions between users and towards crypto exchanges affect token prices, offering new insights into the utility and supply of these digital assets.
Teaching
In his academic role, Professor Benedetti teaches courses in the Department of Economics and Finance, with a particular focus on topics related to cryptoassets, blockchain, and fintech.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Finanzas, Boston College
Keywords
- HG Finance
Open Keywords
- Cryptoassets
- Blockchain
- Fintech
- On-chain transactions
- Token prices
- Digital markets
- Financial innovation
- Financial education
- Artificial intelligence in finance
Research Lines
- Research Lines
- Cryptoassets and blockchain
- Fintech and digital markets
- Token price dynamics
- On-chain transactions and their impact on markets
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Projects
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FONDECYT INICIACIÓN - 11261346: MAPPING THE BLOCKCHAIN: FROM USER CLASSIFICATION TO MARKET INSIGHTS USING TRANSACTIONAL DATA AND ON-CHAIN BEHAVIOR
Benedetti Espinoza, H. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/04/26 → 31/03/29
Project: RESEARCH
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Quantile-based connectedness in the crypto-stablecoin network across market conditions
Benedetti, H., Nikbakht, E. & Pastén-Henríquez, B., Mar 2026, In: International Review of Economics and Finance. 106, p. 104912 104912.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Does what happens on-chain stays on-chain? The dynamics of blockchain token transactions and prices
Benedetti, H. & Rodríguez-Garnica, G., Sep 2025, In: Journal of International Money and Finance. 158, 103408.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Green density and spillover effects on earnings management
Benedetti, H., Karim, M. A., Sarkar, S. & Spieler, A. C., Jun 2025, In: International Review of Economics and Finance. 100, 104080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
The Social Impact of Fintech
Benedetti, H. & Calderón, C., 1 Jan 2025, The Palgrave Handbook of Social Finance. Springer Nature, p. 391-407 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Variations of a Social Finance Theme: Socially Responsible Investing, ESG, Sustainable Investing, and Impact Investing
Benedetti, H., Ross, S., Sarkar, S. & Spieler, A. C., 1 Jan 2025, The Palgrave Handbook of Social Finance. Springer Nature, p. 35-54 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review