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Douglas Abbey is a Lecturer in Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business since 2005, specializing in real estate investment and urban development. He co-founded IHP Capital Partners, AMB Property Corporation (now Prologis), and Swift Real Estate Partners, contributing to industrial real estate and affordable housing sectors. Abbey holds an MCP from UC Berkeley and a BA from Amherst College. His research and teaching focus on real estate investment strategies, land use policies, and their socio-economic impacts. He emphasizes how market forces, demographics, and regulations shape housing affordability and urban integration. Abbey has authored multiple case studies analyzing real estate projects and development challenges. Education: MCP, UC Berkeley, 1979 BA, Amherst College, 1971 Abbey has served on boards of prominent organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (past Global Board member, Chairman of the ULI Foundation), Bridge Housing Corporation (emeritus after 20 years), and the Nantucket Yacht Club. He supports the Abbey Master in Real Estate Development + Design at UC Berkeley. His academic service includes teaching GSBGEN 306: Real Estate Investment and advising students on career paths in real estate. His case studies explore diverse topics like hotel development, distressed asset management, and industrial REIT strategies.

• Real Estate Investment
• Urban Development
• Affordable Housing
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Haoran Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics & Finance at Manhattan University. His research focuses on financial markets, corporate finance, and crisis impact analysis. He teaches courses such as Corporate Finance (FIN 324), Insurance and Risk Management (FIN 370), and Fixed Income Analysis (FIN 432). His work explores topics like herding behavior, market regulations, and the effects of financial crises on corporate strategies. With a publication record emphasizing China's financial markets and regulatory interventions, his research bridges theoretical models and real-world market dynamics. He holds no listed awards but has contributed to understanding post-crisis financial futures markets and retail investor behavior. His advising and grants activities are not detailed in the provided materials.

• Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Strategies
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Song Ma is a Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Yale School of Management and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He is also an affiliated faculty member at Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law and Yale SOM Program on Entrepreneurship, having joined Yale SOM Faculty in 2016. His educational background includes: PhD in Finance from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business (2016) BA in Economics from Zhejiang University (2010) Professor Ma's research primarily focuses on innovation economics, entrepreneurship, financial economics, AI, and big data. His work extends to corporate strategy, industrial organization, antitrust, labor, and business law. He has made significant contributions to understanding how innovation interacts with financial markets, corporate strategy, and competition policy, particularly through his influential 'Killer Acquisitions' paper which has been cited in Congressional antitrust reports and lawsuits against major tech companies. His recent publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining finance, economics, and data science methodologies. Many papers examine the intersection of innovation and corporate finance, with increasing incorporation of AI and big data techniques as seen in his video analysis research. His work shows evolution from traditional finance topics toward more policy-relevant research with real-world impact on antitrust regulation and innovation policy. Professor Ma has received numerous prestigious awards: 2023 Best Paper Award, China International Conference in Finance 2022 Best Paper on Competition Economics, Association of Competition Economics 2022 Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship 2021 GARP Best Paper in Risk Management Award 40 Under 40 Best Business School Professors by Poets & Quants (2021) Robert F. Lanzillotti Prize for Antitrust Economics (2020) Jensen Prize for Best Paper on Corporate Finance (2019) In teaching, Professor Ma delivers popular courses including 'Entrepreneurial Finance,' 'Venture Capital and Private Equity,' and 'Finance and the Society.' He co-organizes WEFI (Workshop on Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation), a bi-weekly virtual research forum. His research has been referenced by major regulatory bodies worldwide including the FTC, EU Competition Commission, and UK Competition and Markets Authority, and featured in leading media outlets like Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Professor Ma actively incorporates new data science technologies into his empirical economic research, focusing on unstructured data analysis and machine learning applications.

• Innovation Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Economics
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Scott Hsu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, with his office located in WCOB 475B. His academic role centers on empirical finance research with strong institutional linkages. Dr. Hsu's research critically examines how external institutions and managerial characteristics shape corporate behavior. His primary focus areas include corporate political connections , CEO attributes (notably physical attractiveness), private equity dynamics , and venture capital investment patterns . He investigates causal mechanisms through which bankruptcy laws, political networks, and executive experiences influence firm policies, innovation outcomes, and market competition. Analysis of his 12 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying institutional finance. Key trends include the supply-chain externalities of political connections, CEO appearance effects on firm valuation, and private equity's employment impacts. His work bridges corporate finance with political economy and innovation studies, frequently employing large-scale empirical datasets to uncover non-market forces in corporate decision-making. The 2025 paper on political connection externalities indicates ongoing active research.

• Corporate Finance
• Political Economy
• Private Equity
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Naz Koont is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business . Her research explores how technology and nonbank intermediaries reshape banking landscapes, focusing on financial stability, competition, and consumer welfare. PhD in Finance (Columbia Business School, 2024) MPhil in Finance (Columbia Business School, 2021) Honors BSc in Mathematics and Economics (University of Toronto, 2018) Her research interests include: Financial Intermediation : Analyzing digital banking’s impact on bank roles. Credit Markets : Studying credit lines and leverage constraints. Industrial Organization : Modeling competition dynamics in banking. Technology : Assessing digitalization’s effects on financial systems. Article trends reveal her work combines empirical analysis and structural modeling to examine: Digital banking’s role in bank competition and consumer welfare Credit lines’ function in debt dilution mitigation ETFs’ active management strategies in illiquid markets Peer effects in deposit market demand Scientific awards include: HEC Paris Top Finance Graduate Award (2024) Bernstein Center Doctoral Grant (2021) Columbia Finance Department Best 4th Year Paper (2021)

• Financial Intermediation
• Credit Markets
• Technology
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Edward R. Morrison is the Charles Evans Gerber Professor of Law at Columbia University's Columbia Law School, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2003. His academic rank is Professor, specializing in corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and law and economics. He holds a Ph.D. in economics (University of Chicago, 2003), J.D. (University of Chicago Law School, 2000), M.A. in economics (University of Chicago, 1997), and B.S. (University of Utah, 1994). Morrison’s research focuses on corporate reorganization, consumer bankruptcy, and systemic market risk regulation. Notable work includes studies on racial disparities in Chapter 13 filings, valuation disputes in bankruptcies, and the link between financial distress and mortality. He co-edits the Journal of Legal Studies and directs Columbia’s Executive LL.M. Program. His teaching portfolio includes Contracts, Bankruptcy Law, and Corporate Finance. He co-directs the Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy. Awards include the Willis L.M. Reese Prize (2018) for teaching excellence and the John Wesley Steen Law Review Writing Prize (2012). Morrison’s work is supported by the National Science Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts. He previously served as Paul H. and Theo Leffmann Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Chicago (2013–2014) and has held roles on the Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules and as associate editor of the American Law & Economics Review .

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Finance
• Contract Law
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Arpit Gupta is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His research lies at the intersection of real estate, household finance, and urban economics, with a strong empirical focus on using large datasets to analyze financial behavior and market dynamics. Ph.D. in Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School B.S. in Mathematics and Economics, University of Chicago His research interests include household finance, real estate markets, mortgage default, bankruptcies, urban economics, and the financial impacts of health shocks and pandemics. He explores how financial constraints affect minority borrowers, how remote work reshapes urban real estate, and how public infrastructure influences property values. His recent publications span top journals such as the Journal of Finance , American Economic Review , Journal of Financial Economics , and PNAS . Themes across his work include the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the valuation of private equity, and the spillover effects of foreclosures. His research often combines innovative data sources with rigorous econometric methods. Notable scientific awards include the Brattle Prize First Place (2019) and the 2016 Top Finance Graduate Award from Copenhagen Business School. He has advised on policy-relevant topics such as office-to-residential conversions, housing equity, and bail reform, and has received media attention for his insights on urban development and real estate trends. Professor Gupta collaborates with a wide network of researchers and maintains active engagement through a Substack newsletter and public data repositories. He advises students and contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and policy discussions. He is affiliated with research labs and teams focused on urban economics and financial innovation, often collaborating with scholars at Columbia, NYU, and other institutions. His ongoing projects continue to explore the evolving dynamics of housing, finance, and urban resilience in the post-pandemic era.

• Household Finance
• Real Estate
• Urban Economics
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David L. Yermack is the Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation at New York University Stern School of Business, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He serves as Director of the NYU Pollack Center for Law and Business. His academic work bridges finance, law, and corporate governance, with a growing focus on blockchain and digital currencies. Yermack earned his PhD, MA, MBA, JD, and BA in Economics from Harvard University, demonstrating a multidisciplinary academic foundation. His educational background includes degrees in both business and law, enabling his unique perspective on corporate governance and financial regulation. His research interests center on corporate governance, executive compensation, and law and economics. More recently, he has explored the implications of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for financial systems and corporate structures. He has published over 25 articles in leading journals across finance, accounting, economics, and law. His recent publications reflect a shift toward digital assets and fintech, including foundational work on Bitcoin and blockchain's impact on corporate governance. These works span topics such as digital currency legitimacy, blockchain-based transparency, and real-time shareholder tracking, indicating a forward-looking research agenda at the intersection of technology and finance. Faculty Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Visiting Scholar, U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Yermack teaches joint MBA-Law School courses on Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies and Restructuring Firms & Industries, as well as PhD-level courses in corporate governance, executive compensation, and distress and restructuring. His public commentary is frequently sought on issues related to executive pay, crypto regulation, and financial stability. He is affiliated with multiple research centers and actively contributes to policy discussions on financial innovation. He leads the NYU Pollack Center for Law and Business, which fosters interdisciplinary research and dialogue between legal and financial scholars. His work has practical implications for regulators, corporate boards, and investors navigating the evolving landscape of corporate governance and digital finance.

• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
• Law and Economics
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Marc Badia serves as Associate General Director at IESE Business School and is a full Professor in the Department of Accounting and Control. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Accounting) from Columbia University, an MBA from Columbia University, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESADE. Education Background: PhD in Business Administration (Accounting), Columbia University MBA, Columbia University MBA, IESE Business School, University of Navarra Bachelor's in Business Administration, ESADE Professor Badia's research focuses on fair value accounting and accounting-based analysis for company valuation. His scholarly work has been published in leading academic journals including the Journal of Accounting and Economics , Journal of Accounting Research , The Accounting Review , and Contemporary Accounting Research . His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical applications of accounting principles in business valuation and financial decision-making across various industries. His most recent research examines disclosure regulation in competitive industries, measurement of conditional conservatism, and the effects of tightening oil and gas disclosure rules, showing a strong analytical approach to understanding how accounting information affects market behavior and business decisions. At IESE, Professor Badia plays a significant leadership role as he is responsible for MBA and MiM programs on the IESE Management Committee. He has also developed numerous educational materials through IESE Publishing, including technical notes on financial assets, accounting for inventories, and noncurrent assets. Outside academia, he serves on the board of directors of a family business and has participated in consulting projects related to business valuation and quantitative business strategies based on fundamentals.

• Fair value accounting
• Accounting-based company valuation
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
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Tony Cookson is a Professor of Finance and the Michael A. Klump Endowed Professor at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder, where he has served since 2013. His research spans empirical finance , household and corporate financial decision-making , and the impact of social media and legal institutions on financial behavior. He has published in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Management Science , focusing on topics from investor disagreement to fracking-induced debt repayment . Education : Ph.D. in Economics (University of Chicago), M.S. in Statistics and Applied Economics (Montana State University), B.S. in Economics (Montana State University) His research interests include: How social media shapes investor sentiment and trading patterns The economic consequences of fracking and casino policy Legal institutions and their role in credit market development Behavioral finance through LLM-driven investor personas His scientific awards include the Best Paper in Investments and Asset Pricing (MFA 2023) , NASDAQ Best Paper in Asset Pricing (WFA 2021) , and Finalist for TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award (2021) . He serves as Editor at the Review of Corporate Finance Studies and Associate Editor at multiple top journals.

• Empirical Finance
• Household Financial Decision-Making
• Investor Behavior
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Adam Nowak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at West Virginia University. His research focuses on housing markets, financial economics, and behavioral economics, with a particular emphasis on price dynamics, tax policy, and market inefficiencies. Ph.D. in Economics from Arizona State University B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University - Bloomington Degree in Near-East Languages and Cultures from Indiana University - Bloomington Nowak’s expertise spans multiple domains: Housing and real estate market dynamics Corporate tax avoidance and policy implications Behavioral economics in sports betting and hospitality Historical economic analysis of crises and recovery His recent articles (2025-2022) explore housing price bubbles, hotel industry trends, insurance market asymmetries, and behavioral patterns in cultural economics. Nowak’s work often integrates econometric models, game theory, and empirical analysis of policy impacts.

• Economics
• Real Estate
• Financial Economics
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Christopher M. James is the William H. Dial/SunTrust Eminent Scholar in Finance and Economics at the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business. He also serves as a senior advisor to Cornerstone Research. Previously, he taught at the University of Michigan and the University of Oregon. His academic roles include editorships at top journals like Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Industrial Organization & Finance), University of Michigan, 1978 MBA in Finance, University of Michigan, 1977 BA, Michigan State University, 1973 Research Focus: Professor James specializes in financial intermediaries' role in corporate capital acquisition and mortgage-backed securities valuation. His work explores banking, corporate finance, and applied econometrics, with notable contributions to loan pricing, debt restructuring, and disclosure requirements. Recent themes include interest rate risk exposure and institutional synergies in loan funds. Professional Service: Associate Editor, Journal of Financial Markets (2017–present) Editor, Journal of Financial Services Research (2014–present) Editor, Journal of Managerial and Decision Economics (2014–present) Advising & Grants: Advised PhD students Jing Lu and Mustafa Emin (2021–2022). His research has been supported by grants related to banking crises, mortgage markets, and corporate finance dynamics. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at the Warrington College of Business focusing on financial stability, corporate governance, and quantitative finance methodologies.

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Institutions
• Banking
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Ilya A. Strebulaev is The David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). He has been a faculty member since 2004 and serves as Director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative. His research focuses on innovation financing, venture capital, corporate innovation, and private equity ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Finance from London Business School, an MA from the New Economic School (Moscow), and a BSc from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Education: PhD in Finance, London Business School, 2004 MA, New Economic School, 1999 BSc, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1997 Research Interests: Dr. Strebulaev explores venture capital decision-making, corporate innovation strategies, and the valuation of VC-backed firms. His work bridges academic rigor with practical insights, addressing topics like corporate venture capital structures, limited partner dynamics, and the impact of tax reforms on capital structures. Awards & Recognition: Shanahan Family Faculty Fellow (2021–22) Sloan Teaching Excellence Award (2013) Recipient of multiple teaching accolades from Stanford GSB students Teaching & Leadership: He teaches courses on venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance to MBA, executive, and PhD students. His executive sessions focus on innovation ecosystems and decision-making frameworks. He also authored The Venture Mindset , a guide to applying VC principles in strategic decision-making. Affiliations: Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research; member of the American Finance Association and Western Finance Association.

• Innovation Financing
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Innovation
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Hal J. Singer is a Managing Director at Econ One and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah. His career spans economics consulting and academic research, with a focus on telecommunications, antitrust, regulatory policy, and market competition. Key Affiliations: Econ One, University of Utah, Criterion Economics, LLC, Technology Policy Institute. Research Interests: Broadband regulation, wireless markets, antitrust analysis, merger impacts, and consumer welfare in high-tech industries. Recent Work Trends: Analyzes competition in telecom markets, regulatory frameworks for net neutrality, and antitrust implications in digital platforms. His publications often address policy decisions in the U.S. and international contexts. Notable Contributions: Co-author of influential studies on the Sprint/T-Mobile merger, Google/DoubleClick antitrust case, and economic impacts of broadband regulation.

• Economics
• Telecommunications
• Antitrust
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Dr. Tao Ma is the Clark and Lois Webster Associate Professor of Accounting in the Lyons School of Accounting at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business. He joined Texas Tech in 2017 after serving as an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on capital markets, auditing, and the role of accounting information in corporate decision-making. Key areas of expertise include R&D investment dynamics, audit quality, and financial reporting implications for capital allocation. Education includes a PhD in Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Brownsville. He teaches financial accounting and PhD-level courses on capital market research. In 2021, he received the Carl & Linda Stem Distinguished Faculty Research Award from the Rawls College. His research has been published in top journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research , Review of Accounting Studies , and Journal of Financial Reporting . Major themes in his work include understanding how accounting information influences corporate behavior in capital markets, particularly regarding R&D strategy, audit quality, and executive compensation structures. Key Awards: Carl & Linda Stem Distinguished Faculty Research Award (2021) Teaching: Financial Accounting, PhD Capital Markets Seminars Advising: Active mentorship in doctoral research programs Dr. Ma's research often bridges gaps between accounting practices and real-world financial outcomes, with a focus on institutional investors, audit committee dynamics, and regulatory impacts on corporate transparency.

• Financial Reporting
• Capital Market Auditing
• R&D Investment
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