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Abe de Jong is a Professor of Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University. He is currently serving as a visiting professor, reflecting his continued academic engagement and leadership in finance research.
His research interests span empirical corporate finance, including capital structure, dividend policy, risk management, investment and divestment decisions, and corporate governance. A distinctive aspect of his work is the historical analysis of financial systems, particularly in the Netherlands, bridging modern finance with economic and business history.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in combining rigorous empirical methods with deep historical data, exploring topics such as IPO market cycles, the origins of convertible bonds, and 18th-century plantation-backed securities. This interdisciplinary approach places him at the intersection of finance, economics, and historical research.
While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record in top-tier journals such as The Journal of Economic History and Business History underscores his scholarly impact. He has supervised 27 students, indicating an active role in academic mentorship and training.
He is involved in significant research collaborations and has contributed to public datasets, such as the one on Surinam plantation securities, enhancing data accessibility for the scholarly community. His work is widely accessed and cited, reflecting strong engagement from both academic and public audiences.
