Anthony May

Anthony May is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University, specializing in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. His research focuses on equity underwriting, corporate liquidity management, energy markets, and the effects of corporate bond ratings. He teaches courses in corporate finance and financial modeling.

May's research spans topics such as investment banking relationships, multinational corporations' financing strategies, stock price crash risk, and the role of reputation in financial markets. His recent work (2025) explores how reputation impacts equity underwriting practices and the specific capital dependencies in investment banking services. Earlier studies (2016–2022) analyze SEO discounts, liquidity management, and oil price dynamics.

He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, with key contributions to understanding market anomalies, crisis impacts (e.g., Lehman Brothers collapse), and the intersection of physical oil prices with financial markets. His work frequently employs empirical analyses to bridge theoretical finance concepts with real-world market behaviors.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. He has advised no listed students, though his teaching in corporate finance suggests potential mentorship roles.