Harbert research finds that individual investors are not the only ones influenced by the overall mood of the financial markets. Jitka Hilliard, professor in the Department of Finance at Harbert College of Business, co-authored the paper “The role of Market Sentiment...
As informed traders, short sellers can help spot concerns with mergers and acquisitions and business-to-business relationships. Recent research led by Professor and Luck Eminent Scholar Brian Connelly examined the important role of short sellers in mergers and...
The role of business in promoting social objectives has many aspects and is a rich area of study for researchers in finance. ESG (environmental, social and governance)is a hot term in the financial markets. In 2020, investors poured more than $50 billion into funds...
Bringing the complexities of academic research to other audiences in a more accessible form maximizes the value and utility of faculty members’ work. Knowledge trickling down to students doesn’t magically appear in textbooks and lectures. Someone must seek out answers...
The cautious approach of many businesses to cryptocurrency prompted Harbert’s accounting faculty to examine the issues surrounding the use of these unconventional financial instruments. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether and Dogecoin, have received extensive...
