Jan Starmans

Jan Starmans is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), affiliated with the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets. He holds editorial roles at the Review of Finance and is a member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) and the Finance Theory Group. His research focuses on sustainable investing, corporate governance, and financial market design. He explores topics like ESG integration in private markets, optimal bankruptcy laws, and the impact of technology on financial constraints.

Starmans' recent work analyzes how legal frameworks influence corporate behavior and investor decisions, with a particular emphasis on sustainability transitions. He also contributes to understanding contractual mechanisms in heterogeneous agent environments. His publications appear in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance and Management Science.

His research agenda addresses critical questions like: How do green disclosure policies affect market transparency? What drives the pace of socially responsible investing in private sectors? And how should bankruptcy laws balance creditor and debtor interests? Collaborations with institutions like Mistra Center highlight his commitment to real-world policy implications.

Starmans maintains an active presence in both academia and policy circles, frequently engaging with topics at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability. His current projects include studies on sustainable organizations and the economics of legal uncertainty.