Hao Zhang
Current job title: Desk Quant
Company: US Credit Trading Desk in Deutsche Bank
Interests/Hobbies: Golf and tennis
As an alum, what do you miss most about Madison/UW-Madison?
Drinking a pitcher of spotted cow in lake Mendota.
What was your favorite econ class? What did you like about it?
I’d say Econ 101 with David Johnson. Supply and demand are fundamental and crucial to understanding everything about finance.
What is the main piece of advice you’d like to share with current econ majors?
I’d say it’s important to often take a step back and think about why you are learning what you are learning. Being able to reflect on past learning could motivate you to dive deeper, potentially inspiring new areas of interest.
Do you have any ‘go to’ websites, newsletters, or apps for your industry or resources you check regularly?
I personally read Barron’s and The Economist.