Joseph Pasato

Joseph Pasato is a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia. He plans to study economics with concentrations in financial economics and French. He is an editor for the Oculus Research Journal, a multidisciplinary research journal at UVA. He is also a member of the Sales and Trading Group at McIntire, gaining practical experience by analyzing financial trends. Through immersive experiences and hands-on simulations, Joseph hopes to learn more about how to apply financial models and mathematical analyses to real-world scenarios. Joseph enjoys cardio and weightlifting, as well as going on hikes, exploring caves, and mountain biking every weekend through the Outdoors Club. During EDE, Joseph hopes to connect with other students across the country who share a similar passion for economics and hopes to deepen his understanding of econometrics and using economics as a framework for understanding real-world phenomena.