
معرفی
Dr Nicholas Carline is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Department of Finance, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He also serves as the Director of the Doctoral Programme in Finance, reflecting his leadership in academic training. Previously, he was a Lecturer in Finance at Lancaster University Management School.
- Institution: University of Birmingham
- School: Birmingham Business School
- Department: Department of Finance
- Position: Associate Professor of Finance
- Additional Role: Director of Doctoral Programme in Finance
Research Interests
Dr Carline's research centers on corporate finance, with a strong focus on the efficiency of the takeover market and its interaction with corporate governance. He is particularly interested in causal inference methodologies applied to corporate finance questions. His specific research areas include managerial risk-taking, share repurchases, accounting quality, and the dynamics of private firms. These interests align with broader themes in financial economics and corporate governance.
Publication Trends
His recent publications span high-impact finance journals such as the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Financial Management, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Journal of Banking and Finance. The articles reflect a consistent focus on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, executive incentives, and financial decision-making, often employing rigorous empirical and causal inference techniques.
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
- Member, American Finance Association
- Member, European Finance Association
- Research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Research presented at annual meetings of the American Finance Association and European Finance Association
Teaching and Advising
Dr Carline teaches corporate finance to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is the Director of the Doctoral Programme in Finance, indicating significant involvement in supervising and mentoring PhD students, although specific names of advisees are not listed. He teaches modules such as Corporate Finance in the BSc Accounting and Finance programme and Financial Analysis for Managers in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Labs and Research Teams
While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, Dr Carline is actively involved in research collaborations, as evidenced by co-authored publications. His work is associated with major research outlets and funding bodies, suggesting integration within active research networks in corporate finance and financial economics.


