Zhenya Karamcheva

Research Associate

Zhenya Karamcheva joined the Center's staff in June 2009. She studied at Suffolk University, where she earned a B.S. in finance and a minor degree in mathematics.

Research Projects for the Center for Retirement Research

Completed

"Is Today's Price-Earnings Ratio Too High?" (with Richard W. Kopcke), Issue in Brief, #11-7, May 2011.

"Equity Returns in the Coming Decade," (with Richard W. Kopcke), Issue in Brief, #11-5, March 2011.

"How Important Are Inheritances for Baby Boomers?" (with Alicia H. Munnell, Anthony Webb, and Andrew Eschtruth), Issue in Brief, #11-1, January 2011.

"How Important Are Intergenerational Transfers for Baby Boomers?" (with Alicia H. Munnell, Anthony Webb, and Andrew Eschtruth), Working Paper, #2011-1, January 2011.

"Do Parents Live It Up When Children Fly the Coop?" (with Norma B. Coe and Anthony Webb), Issue in Brief, #10-18, November 2010.

"Reducing Costs of 401(k) Plans with ETFs and Commingled Trusts," (with Richard W. Kopcke and Francis M. Vitagliano), Issue in Brief, #10-11, July 2010.

"Fees and Trading Costs of Equity Mutual Funds in 401(k) Plans and Potential Savings from ETFS and Commingled Trusts," (with Richard W. Kopcke and Francis M. Vitagliano), Working Paper, #2009-27, November 2009.