This research investigates how emotions contribute to financial panic using controlled laboratory stock market experiments. By combining sentiment analysis, facial expression recognition, and personality profiling, it aims to identify the emotional drivers of irrational selling behaviour and provide evidence for policies that promote greater financial market stability.

This research examines export activities of 1.5-generation immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada. Using data from over 5,000 firms, it shows that although fewer engage in exporting, their businesses perform significantly better financially—especially when exporting across greater institutional distance—highlighting their unique economic value and policy relevance.

The study analyzes 5,000 immigrant-owned export firms and shows that 1.5-generation immigrants outperform other groups financially, regardless of export destination. Greater institutional distance between Canada and their origin countries further strengthens this advantage, likely due to bilingual, bicultural, and adaptive skills. The findings highlight overlooked export potential for policy and economic development.