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Gurpal Sran is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he joined in July 2022. He is affiliated with the Department of Accounting and teaches Principles of Financial Accounting. His research explores transparency, disclosure incentives, and the real effects of financial reporting on stakeholders.
- Ph.D., Accounting – University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- M.B.A. – University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- B.A., Economics and Biomathematics – Rutgers University
His research interests center on transparency incentives, financial and non-financial disclosure, accounting and labor economics, and managerial risk-taking in financial institutions. His work bridges accounting with corporate governance, capital markets, and social impact, particularly through ESG reporting and labor market dynamics. He uses empirical methods to study how disclosure policies shape firm behavior and market outcomes.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend in disclosure economics, focusing on how firms manage transparency under regulatory and competitive pressures. His work spans historical finance, modern ESG consumer behavior, labor market disclosures, and digital information systems. Key themes include proprietary costs, stakeholder responses, and the unintended consequences of regulation. His interdisciplinary approach integrates accounting with economics, law, and public policy.
Notable scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Winner of American Accounting Association Competitive Manuscript Award (2024)
- Best Paper in Corporate Finance, Financial Management Association (2017)
- Society of Financial Studies Cavalcades North America (2018)
His research has been featured in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Chicago Booth Review, Vox CEPR, and policy briefs by the U.S. Department of Labor and Institute for Women’s Policy Research. He has advised or collaborated with researchers on topics involving consumer behavior, labor markets, and financial regulation, though no formal advisees are listed. His work is supported by access to large datasets and field experiments, often in collaboration with institutions like NBER and SSRN.
Gurpal Sran is actively involved in academic research and maintains a presence through his personal website, Google Scholar, and SSRN. He does not appear to lead a formal lab but collaborates widely across disciplines, contributing to policy-relevant research in accounting and its broader economic implications.
