Contemporary Issues in Financial Economics

Volume 37 of Research in Finance, Contemporary Issues in Financial Economics, presents an extensive collection of chapters that combine real world studies and theories of finance to investigate a variety of topics. From corporate board gender diversity in India and the impact of labor rights on equity market returns globally, to environmental banking issues such as how green is green banking and whether country level and firm level governance quality influences bank sustainability performance, the authors address emerging and impactful concerns in the world of finance.

Research in Finance provides a collection of quality research articles that reflect the current and primary issues in financial markets. Contributions include finance theory and financial practice, plus accounting issues such as reporting derivatives positions, reflecting intangible holdings, or predicting financial distress.

Rita Biswas is Associate Professor of Finance at the University at Albany – SUNY, Albany, NY, USA.

Michael Michaelides is Assistant Professor of Business and Economics at Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, USA.