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Raj Singh serves as Associate Dean (With Faculty Rank) and Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. His academic leadership and research contributions span over three decades in corporate finance and market design.
His educational foundation includes:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (1985) from Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra University
- MBA in Information Systems (1989) from Baruch College, City University of New York
- MS in Finance (1991) from Carnegie Mellon University
- PhD in Finance (1995) from Carnegie Mellon University
Singh's research expertise centers on corporate finance, auction theory, and market microstructure, with significant contributions to understanding takeover dynamics, bankruptcy resolution, and financial market design. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, addressing critical questions in agency theory and information asymmetry. His interdisciplinary approach connects finance with economics and law, yielding practical insights for market regulation and corporate strategy.
Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on auction mechanisms in corporate control contests, the impact of market structure on trading efficiency, and the interplay between financial reporting and valuation. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in modeling complex strategic interactions while maintaining empirical relevance.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- 2002 Best Corporate Finance Paper Award (Western Finance Association)
- 2002 Glucksman Institute Research Prize runner-up
- BusinessWeek teaching recognition (1997, 1999, 2001)
- GSIA Carnegie Mellon Best Dissertation Award
Professor Singh maintains active editorial commitments as Associate Editor for the International Review of Finance and serves as ad-hoc referee for leading journals including the Journal of Finance and American Economic Review. His current research examines analyst monitoring incentives, tax policy impacts on corporate investment, and housing market dynamics through collaborative projects with prominent scholars. While no formal lab structure is documented, his work consistently involves cross-institutional research teams.
