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Nejat Seyhun is a Professor of Finance at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He is also affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS). His research investigates corporate governance mechanisms, insider trading, executive compensation, and market efficiency, with a focus on detecting anomalies and legal/ethical implications in financial markets. Notably, his work on stock option backdating exposed a major corporate scandal.
Research Interests:
- Insider Trading Mechanisms & Regulatory Impact
- Executive Compensation Design & Ethics
- IPO Performance & Market Reactions
- Information Asymmetry in Financial Markets
- Racial Disparities in Executive Information Access
- Corporate Governance Structures
Key Contributions: Seyhun’s collaboration with M.P. Narayanan revealed widespread executive option backdating practices, reshaping corporate governance debates. His analyses of aggregate insider trading patterns and their predictive power for market trends have influenced regulatory frameworks.
Awards & Recognition: No explicitly listed awards, but his work has had significant societal and legal impact.
Advising & Grants: No advisee list provided. His research is primarily funded through academic institutions and grants tied to his university roles.
Affiliations: Active in CMENAS, contributing interdisciplinary insights into Middle Eastern financial systems. Office located at Ross School’s Ann Arbor campus.
