You are here

› Finance

Finance

Insights

Michael Moritz visited Stanford GSB as part of the View From The Top speaker series in 2019. | Stacy Geiken
September 4, 2019
Audio

Michael Moritz: Look for Unexpected Opportunities

On this podcast episode, the Sequoia Capital partner discusses the top two challenges facing the tech industry: identifying promising companies and promoting diversity.
Leadership

“I wasn’t sure if the recent U.S. crisis was a one-off case. What the data confirmed to me is that what happened here fits right in with historical patterns.”
—Arvind Krishnamurthy, professor of finance

Why Was the Last Recovery Slower Than Usual? Actually, It Wasn’t

Insights

A woman taking a photo of a for-sale sign in front of a house. Credit: iStock/Leonardo Patrizi
August 26, 2019
Written

What Would Happen If Mortgage Brokers Disappeared?

Home-loan middlemen are more than a necessary evil — they benefit both buyers and lenders, a new study finds.
Finance

Insights

Members of staff pose with "Study for a Head" by Francis Bacon at Christie's auction house in London. The Bacon is estimated to sell for 9 million British pounds ($13.7 million) when it is auctioned, Credit: Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett
July 22, 2019
Written

Good News and Bad News on Tax Evasion

A tough new law made it much harder for American tax cheats to hide their money offshore. But a new study shows they haven’t given up.
Accounting
Executive Education
Upcoming Program
The Emerging CFO: Strategic Financial Leadership Program
23 Feb 2020 – 01 May 2020
In-person|Stanford GSB
Full-time during on-campus modules
Related

Faculty in Finance
PhD Studies in Finance

Latest Stories in Finance

October 22, 2019
Written

How Stanford GSB Alums Created One of the Most Valuable Startups in Latin America

São Paulo-based Nubank, valued at $10 billion, is disrupting the region’s banking sector.
Entrepreneurship
October 15, 2019
Written

In the Stock Market, Watch What They Know, Not What They Do

A new study finds that similarities in technological expertise can bind the fortunes of seemingly unrelated companies.
Accounting
October 8, 2019
Audio

Ruth Porat: Invest for the Long Term

On this podcast episode, Ruth Porat, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Alphabet and Google, talks about how education and flexibility propelled her finance career.
Career & Success
October 4, 2019
Video

U.S. Banking Sector: Better Than Before

A Stanford GSB professor examines the post-crisis financial system.
Finance
October 2, 2019
Written

Are Bank Regulators Missing the Big Picture?

A new strategy to predict a bank’s risk of failure appears to outperform what regulators consider their gold standard for bank strength.
Accounting
October 1, 2019
Audio

Ray Dalio: Seek Out Thoughtful Disagreement

On this podcast episode, the founder of Bridgewater Investments discusses how an idea meritocracy can improve decision-making.
Career & Success
September 17, 2019
Written

Do Investors Really Care About Gender Diversity?

Shareholders penalize tech and finance companies for not hiring enough women, new research shows.
Organizational Behavior
September 4, 2019
Audio

Michael Moritz: Look for Unexpected Opportunities

On this podcast episode, the Sequoia Capital partner discusses the top two challenges facing the tech industry: identifying promising companies and promoting diversity.
Leadership
August 26, 2019
Written

What Would Happen If Mortgage Brokers Disappeared?

Home-loan middlemen are more than a necessary evil — they benefit both buyers and lenders, a new study finds.
Finance
July 22, 2019
Written

Good News and Bad News on Tax Evasion

A tough new law made it much harder for American tax cheats to hide their money offshore. But a new study shows they haven’t given up.
Accounting