John Hackney

John Hackney is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, teaching Case Studies in Corporate Finance. His research focuses on the intersection of law and finance, particularly how bankruptcy law impacts credit access and growth for small firms.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Finance & Business Economics, University of Washington (2016)
• M.S. in Finance & Business Economics, University of Washington (2014)
• B.B.A. in Business Administration, Gonzaga University (2010), summa cum laude

His research portfolio includes investigations into FinTech lending determinants, personal bankruptcy exemptions, electoral politics in small business lending, and regulatory impacts on bank risk-taking. Publications appear in Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Review of Finance. Current projects examine FinTech lending drivers, small business subsidies, and climate risk impacts on financial markets.

Professional service includes program committees for Financial Intermediation Research Society (FIRS), Fixed Income-Financial Institutions Conference, and Community Banking conferences. He serves as referee for multiple finance journals including Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Banking and Finance.