Jared Smith

Jared Smith is an Associate Professor of Finance at NC State University's Poole College of Management. Previously, he served as an assistant professor at Clemson University’s College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Pittsburgh (2014 and 2009, respectively). His research focuses on tax policy, political corruption, corporate governance, and mergers & acquisitions.

Dr. Smith's work examines how regulatory environments, tax enforcement, and political factors influence business decisions. Recent studies include the impact of Airbnb tax policies on housing markets, CEO delegation behaviors in M&A contexts, and the relationship between corruption and firm innovation. His research bridges finance, public policy, and organizational behavior to address real-world business challenges.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His academic activities include advising graduate students (though no names are listed here) and contributing to research grants (details not provided). He is affiliated with the Nelson Hall office space at NC State.