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Erik Lie is a Professor of Finance and the Amelia Tippie Chair in Finance at the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, where he also serves as Department Executive Officer. His research centers on corporate finance and forensic economics, particularly in identifying corporate misconduct and executive compensation anomalies.
- PhD in Finance, Purdue University
- MBA, University of Oregon
- BS, University of Oregon
His research interests include corporate governance, executive compensation, financial fraud detection, and risk management. He applies empirical and forensic methods to uncover patterns of misconduct in financial reporting and executive behavior.
His recent publications span topics such as import competition and executive pay, trust in debt contracting, and corporate liquidity. Collectively, his work emphasizes the role of incentives, governance, and data patterns in detecting financial irregularities and shaping corporate policy.
- Amelia Tippie Chair in Finance
Lie has advised on major financial investigations, including the stock option backdating scandal. His research often bridges academic rigor with real-world policy and enforcement impact. He is also the author of influential books such as Applied Corporate Risk and Liquidity Management and the forthcoming Catching Cheats: Everyday Forensics to Unmask Business Fraud, aimed at making forensic economics accessible to a broader audience.
He leads research in forensic economics and contributes to public understanding of financial fraud through accessible writing and case studies.
