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Scott Hsu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, with his office located in WCOB 475B. His academic role centers on empirical finance research with strong institutional linkages.
Dr. Hsu's research critically examines how external institutions and managerial characteristics shape corporate behavior. His primary focus areas include corporate political connections, CEO attributes (notably physical attractiveness), private equity dynamics, and venture capital investment patterns. He investigates causal mechanisms through which bankruptcy laws, political networks, and executive experiences influence firm policies, innovation outcomes, and market competition.
Analysis of his 12 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying institutional finance. Key trends include the supply-chain externalities of political connections, CEO appearance effects on firm valuation, and private equity's employment impacts. His work bridges corporate finance with political economy and innovation studies, frequently employing large-scale empirical datasets to uncover non-market forces in corporate decision-making. The 2025 paper on political connection externalities indicates ongoing active research.
