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Xin Dai is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. She holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Minnesota and a BBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Hong Kong. Her academic work is centered on empirical financial and managerial accounting with interdisciplinary applications in labor economics and corporate finance.
Research Interests:
- Empirical Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG/DEI
- Labor Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Tax Avoidance and Governance
Her research investigates how corporate governance, labor markets, and financial incentives shape firm behavior and reporting quality. She explores topics such as the impact of minimum wage changes on IT investment, the role of common ownership in CSR, and how labor unions affect cost structures. Her work has been published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Accounting Studies, and Accounting Horizons.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining accounting with labor economics and corporate finance. Key themes include earnings management, cost behavior, social performance, and institutional investor behavior. Her work often leverages large-scale datasets and quasi-experimental designs to draw causal inferences.
Scientific Awards:
- PhD Student Teaching Award, University of Minnesota (2011)
- PhD Student Teaching Award, University of Minnesota (2012)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Dai has served on multiple PhD dissertation committees, mentoring students who have secured academic placements at institutions such as Rutgers University-Camden and Colorado State University. While specific grant funding is not listed, her active research program, frequent conference presentations, and service on university committees reflect sustained scholarly engagement. She has advised or co-advised at least six PhD graduates.
Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Dai collaborates with a wide network of researchers across institutions, including the University of Minnesota, Rutgers, and Lehigh. Her working papers indicate active collaboration in labor and finance, China-focused studies, and market-based accounting research. She participates in the Drexel Accounting Department Workshop Series and presents regularly at major conferences such as the AAA Annual Meeting and the Midwest Finance Association.
