finance

Aug 12, 2022

Mehmet Caner on How Machine Learning Can Influence Portfolio Performance

Mehmet Caner, professor of economics, recently co-authored a study that illustrates the ability of machine learning to improve the Sharpe ratio which strengthens portfolio performance. 

Jun 21, 2022

Srini Krishnamurthy Shares Advice on Secured Credit Cards

Srini Krishnamurthy, associate professor of finance, shares his expertise on secured credit cards and answers consumers' most pressing questions about the card. 

May 23, 2022

Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen on the Financial Impact of Disney’s Battle with Florida

Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen joined the Financial Recon podcast to discuss their recent publication entitled "The Happiest Place on Earth? A Look Inside Disney’s Tax and Non-Tax Battle with the State of Florida" and the financial implications of the revocation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. 

May 20, 2022

Richard Warr Predicts Aggressive Interest Rate Increases

Richard Warr, associate dean for faculty and research, explains how shocks in the supply chain have shifted from production to distribution. 

Apr 15, 2022

Melissa Hart Shares Advice on Balance Transfer Fees

Melissa Hart, senior lecturer in finance, shares expert advice and answers consumers' top questions about Capital One and the balance transfer fee. 

Apr 8, 2022

Richard Warr on the Federal Reserve Decision to Raise Interest Rates

Richard Warr, professor of finance, explains that while the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates is not likely to cause a recession, an economic slow down or "shallow recession" is possible.