Research in Finance 1

1.5 units

The finance group has a very active seminar series in which we bring about 25 scholars to Olin each year (including job market candidates). The “Research in Finance” course meets once a week for 45 minutes prior to the seminar. The students are asked to read the seminar paper in advance and be ready to discuss different aspects of the paper. Additionally, one student is designated each week as the presenter of the paper. This student presents the questions, methodology, and results in the paper. The presenting student also discusses the main problems that he/she sees in the paper as well as ideas for further research. Following/during the presentation - the class will discuss these different aspects of the paper. Students write and submit a critical report on the paper under consideration including ideas for further research. The report is graded by the instructor.