Caspar David Peter

Caspar David Peter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Rotterdam School of Management. He joined RSM after completing his PhD at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in 2015 and holds a Diploma (MSc equivalent) in Business and Economics from Ruhr University Bochum.

His research focuses on the economic consequences of transparency, integrating financial accounting and economics. Key themes include corporate governance, financial reporting integrity, and media’s role in economic accountability. Recent work examines mandatory financial disclosures in mergers, the impact of local newspaper closures on corporate misconduct, and transparency’s influence on international cartel dynamics.

His publications in journals like The Review of Financial Studies and Accounting Review reveal interdisciplinary trends combining incentive analysis, macroeconomic performance, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborations with scholars like Heese, Pérez-Cavazos, and Volpin highlight his engagement with empirical finance and accounting policy.