Anat R. Admati

Anat R. Admati is the George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she directs the Corporations and Society Initiative and serves as a senior fellow at Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Her work spans corporate governance, banking regulation, and financial policy, emphasizing trustworthy institutions and systemic reform.

• Education:B.Sc. in Mathematics and Economics from Hebrew University
• Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University
• Honorary doctorate from University of Zurich

Admati's research focuses on financial markets, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on bank capital regulation and equity requirements. Her work critiques systemic risks in banking and advocates for transparency and accountability in financial systems.

Recent publications highlight trends in corporate misconduct, capital adequacy, and financial contracting. Notably, her co-authored book The Bankers’ New Clothes and follow-up articles like The Parade of the Bankers’ New Clothes Continues (2024) systematically challenge banking industry claims and propose regulatory improvements.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Named Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People (2014)
• Included in Foreign Policy Magazine's 100 Global Thinkers (2014)
• Elected Fellow of the Econometric Society

Admati has served on editorial boards, advisory committees (FDIC, CFTC), and as a visiting scholar at the International Monetary Fund. Her advocacy bridges academic rigor with real-world policy impact, particularly in financial regulation and corporate accountability.