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Jarrad Harford is a Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Washington since 2001. He holds the Paul Pigott-PACCAR Professorship in Business Administration and specializes in corporate finance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.
- PhD in Business from University of Rochester (1998)
- MS in Business from University of Rochester (1996)
- BS in Business from Pennsylvania State University (1993)
His research focuses on corporate governance, payout policy, private equity, financial constraints, and the determinants of merger activity. He has explored how long-term investors improve corporate decisions, the economic effects of political polarization on asset markets, and the role of corporate directors in firm value creation.
Harford's 15 most recent articles examine topics such as cash holdings, executive compensation design, merger waves, and shareholder wealth effects. These publications span leading journals including the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics.
- Undergraduate Professor of the Year in Finance (2005, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017)
- Interfraternity/Panhellenic Teaching Excellence Award (2011, 2013)
- Fowler Endowment for Finance Achievement (2009, 2013)
- Dean's Faculty Research Award (2008)
Harford has received multiple teaching and research awards, including the Dean's Junior Faculty Research Award (2004). He has mentored doctoral students and contributed to academic discourse through his work on corporate cash policy, financial flexibility, and the consequences of managerial disloyalty.
