Sudarshan Jayaraman

Sudarshan Jayaraman is the Wesray Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Accounting at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. His research focuses on corporate governance, the impact of accounting information on financial markets, and managerial decision-making influenced by stock prices. He explores how large shareholders discipline managers, the role of stock liquidity in executive compensation, and interactions between banking and industrial sectors.

His work has been published in top journals such as Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. He teaches courses like Managerial Accounting and Strategic Cost Analysis in the MBA and Executive programs. His recent research examines informational feedback effects of stock prices on managerial decisions and the functioning of financial institutions during economic shocks.

Professor Jayaraman’s expertise is showcased through presentations at regulatory bodies like the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research bridges accounting, finance, and corporate governance, addressing real-world implications for market transparency, executive incentives, and regulatory policies.