Experts and Thought Leaders in Finance

Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Accounting
Other Research Interests (14)
Economics and Econometrics
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Strategy and Management
And 9 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

25 total publications

Extreme local temperatures lower expressed sentiment about U.S. economic conditions with implications for the stock returns of local firms

Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance / Jul 01, 2022

Makridis, C. A., & Schloetzer, J. D. (2022). Extreme local temperatures lower expressed sentiment about U.S. economic conditions with implications for the stock returns of local firms. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, 100710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbef.2022.100710

The Distribution of Nonwage Benefits: Maternity Benefits and Gender Diversity

The Review of Financial Studies / Jun 22, 2022

Liu, T., Makridis, C. A., Ouimet, P., & Simintzi, E. (2022). The Distribution of Nonwage Benefits: Maternity Benefits and Gender Diversity. The Review of Financial Studies. https://doi.org/10.1093/rfs/hhac039

Did the paycheck protection program hit the target?

Journal of Financial Economics / Sep 01, 2022

Granja, J., Makridis, C., Yannelis, C., & Zwick, E. (2022). Did the paycheck protection program hit the target? Journal of Financial Economics, 145(3), 725–761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2022.05.006

Structural transformation and the rise of information technology

Journal of Monetary Economics / Aug 01, 2018

Gallipoli, G., & Makridis, C. A. (2018). Structural transformation and the rise of information technology. Journal of Monetary Economics, 97, 91–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmoneco.2018.05.005

Validating RefUSA micro-data with the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Data

Economics Letters / Mar 01, 2017

Makridis, C. A., & Ohlrogge, M. (2017). Validating RefUSA micro-data with the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Data. Economics Letters, 152, 83–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2017.01.001

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Hrvoje Kurtović, Ph.D.

Lausanne
Lecturer and Researcher at University of Lausanne. Interested in financial markets and how investors form their beliefs.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Other Research Interests (5)
Behavioral Finance
Private Equity
Financial Markets
Asset Pricing
Short Selling
About
Hrvoje Kurtović, Ph.D. is an accomplished economist with a diverse educational background and extensive research experience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of Lausanne in 2023, after completing his M.Sc. in Economics at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in 2019 and his B.Sc. in Management at EBS University of Business and Law in 2017. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kurtović has been a visiting scholar at various universities, including Duke University, Indiana University, and Arizona State University. He has also held positions as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lausanne. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Kurtović has gained practical experience through internships at Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH, Stabilus GmbH, and thyssenkrupp. His roles have included accounting, M&A/business development, procurement, and marketing. Dr. Kurtović's research interests include financial economics, international finance, and corporate finance. He has published several papers in reputable journals and has presented his work at conferences around the world. He is a highly skilled and dedicated economist with a passion for advancing the field through his research and teaching.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

3 total publications

Tail risks and private equity performance

Journal of Empirical Finance / Jan 01, 2024

Kurtović, H., & Markarian, G. (2024). Tail risks and private equity performance. Journal of Empirical Finance, 75, 101457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jempfin.2023.101457

The Risk and Performance of Listed Private Equity

The Journal of Alternative Investments / May 22, 2023

Kurtović, H., Markarian, G., & Breuer, P. (2023). The Risk and Performance of Listed Private Equity. The Journal of Alternative Investments, 26(1), 77–94. https://doi.org/10.3905/jai.2023.1.191

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Sutirtha Bagchi

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Associate Professor of Economics with a rich set of experiences spanning the commercial and educational sectors. Proficient with the use of legal databases like CaseText, WestLaw, and LexisPlus.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Accounting
Other Research Interests (8)
Political Economy
State and Local Public Finance
Regulation
Economics and Econometrics
Strategy and Management
And 3 more
About
Sutirtha Bagchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at Villanova University where he teaches courses in microeconomics and public economics. Dr. Bagchi has a Ph.D. in Business Economics and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. He also received an MBA from Purdue University West Lafayette, in addition to a B. Tech. (With Honors) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Most Relevant Publications (8+)

24 total publications

The effects of political competition on the funding of public‐sector pension plans

Financial Management / Nov 06, 2020

Bagchi, S. (2020). The effects of political competition on the funding of public‐sector pension plans. Financial Management, 50(3), 691–725. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/fima.12335

Monetary growth and wealth inequality

Economics Letters / Sep 01, 2019

Bagchi, S., Curran, M., & Fagerstrom, M. J. (2019). Monetary growth and wealth inequality. Economics Letters, 182, 23–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2019.05.036

The effects of introducing withholding and third-party reporting on tax collections: Evidence from the U.S. state personal income tax

Journal of Public Economics / Dec 01, 2021

Bagchi, S., & Dušek, L. (2021). The effects of introducing withholding and third-party reporting on tax collections: Evidence from the U.S. state personal income tax. Journal of Public Economics, 204, 104537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2021.104537

Barriers to Entry and Competitive Behavior: Evidence from Reforms of Cable Franchising Regulations

The Journal of Industrial Economics / Sep 01, 2017

Bagchi, S., & Sivadasan, J. (2017). Barriers to Entry and Competitive Behavior: Evidence from Reforms of Cable Franchising Regulations. The Journal of Industrial Economics, 65(3), 510–558. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/joie.12152

Withholding matters: The impact of Act 32 on compliance with the earned income tax

Economics Letters / Oct 01, 2022

Bagchi, S. (2022). Withholding matters: The impact of Act 32 on compliance with the earned income tax. Economics Letters, 219, 110796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2022.110796

Public-sector pension plans and the discount rate assumption: The role of political incentives

Economics Letters / Jul 01, 2021

Bagchi, S., & Naughton, J. P. (2021). Public-sector pension plans and the discount rate assumption: The role of political incentives. Economics Letters, 204, 109914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109914

Does the Strength of Incentives Matter for Elected Officials? A Look at Tax Collectors

The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy / Jun 09, 2021

Bagchi, S. (2021). Does the Strength of Incentives Matter for Elected Officials? A Look at Tax Collectors. The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 21(3), 967–1012. https://doi.org/10.1515/bejeap-2020-0008

Contribution volatility and public pension reform

Journal of Pension Economics and Finance / Apr 06, 2017

ST. CLAIR, T., & MARTINEZ GUZMAN, J. P. (2017). Contribution volatility and public pension reform. Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, 17(4), 513–533. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747217000129

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Denise Breaux Soignet

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
I am an experienced researcher, teacher, author, management consultant, and center director. My work centers on helping current and future business leaders learn to tackle some of the most pressing interpersonal challenges—and some of the most exciting human opportunities—in today’s workplace.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Other Research Interests (8)
Management of Technology and Innovation
Strategy and Management
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Management Science and Operations Research
And 3 more
About
I've spent over a decade researching, writing, consulting, and teaching about interpersonal relationships, human interactions, and people-problems in organizations. My early academic work centered on work stress, organizational politics, and dysfunctional leadership, and through the years I've broadened my focus to explore a wider range of human issues in the workplace. My passion for understanding and repairing interpersonal issues led to my current role as Director of the Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplaces, a center dedicated to increasing religious tolerance, interfaith understanding, and acceptance of religious diversity in the workplace.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

9 total publications

Politics as a Moderator of the Accountability—Job Satisfaction Relationship: Evidence Across Three Studies

Journal of Management / Feb 05, 2008

Breaux, D. M., Munyon, T. P., Hochwarter, W. A., & Ferris, G. R. (2008). Politics as a Moderator of the Accountability—Job Satisfaction Relationship: Evidence Across Three Studies. Journal of Management, 35(2), 307–326. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206308318621

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Emmanouil Mentzakis

London
Health Economist, Professor at City University of London
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Accounting
Other Research Interests (20)
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Economics and Econometrics
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
And 15 more
About
Senior academic and policy advisor. Public and private sector consultant with remit ranging from health ministries and public organizations to insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Cross-institutional leader in research and admin roles focusing on excellence, efficiency, innovation, and community. Strategic and proactive thinker with clear vision and plan, approaching challenges with creativity and adaptability. Highly motivational manager with strong communication skills and impeccable project management track-record.   Expert scholar and educator in health economics, discrete choice experiments, research study design and observational epidemiology. Long experience setting-up and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams into delivering high quality research.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

46 total publications

Designing feasible and effective health plan payments in countries with data availability constraints

Journal of Risk and Insurance / Jan 20, 2022

Henriquez, J., Iommi, M., McGuire, T., Mentzakis, E., & Paolucci, F. (2022). Designing feasible and effective health plan payments in countries with data availability constraints. Journal of Risk and Insurance, 90(1), 33–57. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jori.12372

Experimental evidence on the effect of incentives and domain in risk aversion and discounting tasks

Journal of Risk and Uncertainty / Jun 01, 2021

Mentzakis, E., & Sadeh, J. (2021). Experimental evidence on the effect of incentives and domain in risk aversion and discounting tasks. Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, 62(3), 203–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11166-021-09354-9

Comparative analysis of decision maker preferences for equity/efficiency attributes in reimbursement decisions in three European countries

The European Journal of Health Economics / Aug 22, 2015

Baji, P., García-Goñi, M., Gulácsi, L., Mentzakis, E., & Paolucci, F. (2015). Comparative analysis of decision maker preferences for equity/efficiency attributes in reimbursement decisions in three European countries. The European Journal of Health Economics, 17(7), 791–799. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-015-0721-x

Hypothetical bias in value orientations ring games

Economics Letters / Sep 01, 2013

Mentzakis, E., & Mestelman, S. (2013). Hypothetical bias in value orientations ring games. Economics Letters, 120(3), 562–565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2013.06.019

Priority setting in the German healthcare system: results from a discrete choice experiment

International Journal of Health Economics and Management / May 15, 2023

Meusel, V., Mentzakis, E., Baji, P., Fiorentini, G., & Paolucci, F. (2023). Priority setting in the German healthcare system: results from a discrete choice experiment. International Journal of Health Economics and Management, 23(3), 411–431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10754-023-09347-y

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Scott Baker

Professor of Finance - Kellogg School of Management
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Accounting
Other Research Interests (6)
Household Finance
Public Finance
Macroeconomics
Economics and Econometrics
Pharmacology (medical)
And 1 more
About
Ryan Baker is a professor of economics at Northwestern University. He received his PhD in economics from Stanford University in 2014 and his BA in economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2007.
Most Relevant Publications (7+)

35 total publications

The Unprecedented Stock Market Reaction to COVID-19

The Review of Asset Pricing Studies / Jul 18, 2020

Baker, S. R., Bloom, N., Davis, S. J., Kost, K., Sammon, M., & Viratyosin, T. (2020). The Unprecedented Stock Market Reaction to COVID-19. The Review of Asset Pricing Studies, 10(4), 742–758. https://doi.org/10.1093/rapstu/raaa008

How Does Household Spending Respond to an Epidemic? Consumption during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

The Review of Asset Pricing Studies / Jul 21, 2020

Baker, S. R., Farrokhnia, R. A., Meyer, S., Pagel, M., & Yannelis, C. (2020). How Does Household Spending Respond to an Epidemic? Consumption during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. The Review of Asset Pricing Studies, 10(4), 834–862. https://doi.org/10.1093/rapstu/raaa009

Economic uncertainty before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Public Economics / Nov 01, 2020

Altig, D., Baker, S., Barrero, J. M., Bloom, N., Bunn, P., Chen, S., Davis, S. J., Leather, J., Meyer, B., Mihaylov, E., Mizen, P., Parker, N., Renault, T., Smietanka, P., & Thwaites, G. (2020). Economic uncertainty before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Public Economics, 191, 104274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2020.104274

Consumption Imputation Errors in Administrative Data

The Review of Financial Studies / Aug 17, 2021

Baker, S. R., Kueng, L., Meyer, S., & Pagel, M. (2021). Consumption Imputation Errors in Administrative Data. The Review of Financial Studies, 35(6), 3021–3059. https://doi.org/10.1093/rfs/hhab087

Do Household Finances Constrain Unconventional Fiscal Policy?

Tax Policy and the Economy / Jun 01, 2019

Baker, S. R., Kueng, L., McGranahan, L., & Melzer, B. T. (2019). Do Household Finances Constrain Unconventional Fiscal Policy? Tax Policy and the Economy, 33, 1–32. https://doi.org/10.1086/703225

State-level economic policy uncertainty

Journal of Monetary Economics / Nov 01, 2022

Baker, S. R., Davis, S. J., & Levy, J. A. (2022). State-level economic policy uncertainty. Journal of Monetary Economics, 132, 81–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmoneco.2022.08.004

Income Fluctuations and Firm Choice

Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis / Jul 06, 2020

Baker, S. R., Baugh, B., & Kueng, L. (2020). Income Fluctuations and Firm Choice. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 56(6), 2208–2236. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022109020000526

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David Blanchett

Current Director - PGIM (Formerly Prudential Investment Management); Adjunct Professor of Finance
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Accounting
Other Research Interests (12)
Pharmacology (medical)
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Management of Technology and Innovation
And 7 more
About
David Blanchett, PhD, is Adjunct Professor of Wealth Management at The American College of Financial Services. A world-renowned thought leader in the fields of wealth management and retirement, Blanchett is a leading contributor to the Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) designation program. In addition to his role with The College, Blanchett is the managing director and head of retirement research at QMA, a division of Prudential Financial, and formerly at Morningstar Investment Management, LLC. In his roles, Blanchett works to enhance consulting and investment services and conducts research primarily in the areas of financial planning, tax planning, annuities, and retirement. 
Most Relevant Publications (33+)

83 total publications

Alpha, Beta, and Now… Gamma

The Journal of Retirement / Oct 31, 2013

Blanchett, D., & Kaplan, P. (2013). Alpha, Beta, and Now… Gamma. The Journal of Retirement, 1(2), 29–45. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2013.1.2.029

Low Bond Yields and Efficient Retirement Income Portfolios

The Journal of Retirement / Jan 31, 2014

Blanchett, D. (2014). Low Bond Yields and Efficient Retirement Income Portfolios. The Journal of Retirement, 1(3), 49–62. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2014.1.3.049

Exploring the Cost of Investing in Socially Responsible Mutual Funds: An Empirical Study

The Journal of Investing / Aug 31, 2010

Blanchett, D. M. (2010). Exploring the Cost of Investing in Socially Responsible Mutual Funds: An Empirical Study. The Journal of Investing, 19(3), 93–103. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2010.19.3.093

Stock market liquidity and firm value☆

Journal of Financial Economics / Oct 01, 2009

Fang, V. W., Noe, T. H., & Tice, S. (2009). Stock market liquidity and firm value☆. Journal of Financial Economics, 94(1), 150–169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2008.08.007

No Portfolio Is an Island

Financial Analysts Journal / May 01, 2015

Blanchett, D. M., & Straehl, P. U. (2015). No Portfolio Is an Island. Financial Analysts Journal, 71(3), 15–33. https://doi.org/10.2469/faj.v71.n3.5

The Effect of Advanced Age and Equity Values on Risk Preferences

Journal of Behavioral Finance / Mar 01, 2018

Blanchett, D., Finke, M., & Guillemette, M. (2018). The Effect of Advanced Age and Equity Values on Risk Preferences. Journal of Behavioral Finance, 19(4), 434–441. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427560.2018.1431884

Building Efficient Income Portfolios

The Journal of Portfolio Management / Apr 30, 2015

Blanchett, D., & Ratner, H. (2015). Building Efficient Income Portfolios. The Journal of Portfolio Management, 41(3), 117–125. https://doi.org/10.3905/jpm.2015.41.3.117

Allocating to a Deferred Income Annuity in a Defined Contribution Plan

The Journal of Retirement / Apr 30, 2015

Blanchett, D. (2015). Allocating to a Deferred Income Annuity in a Defined Contribution Plan. The Journal of Retirement, 2(4), 54–68. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2015.2.4.054

Donation Risk and Optimal Endowment Portfolio Allocations

The Journal of Portfolio Management / Oct 31, 2014

Blanchett, D. (2014). Donation Risk and Optimal Endowment Portfolio Allocations. The Journal of Portfolio Management, 41(1), 109–120. https://doi.org/10.3905/jpm.2014.41.1.109

Information Horizon, Portfolio Turnover, and Optimal Alpha Models

The Journal of Portfolio Management / Oct 31, 2007

Qian, E., Sorensen, E. H., & Hua, R. (2007). Information Horizon, Portfolio Turnover, and Optimal Alpha Models. The Journal of Portfolio Management, 34(1), 27–40. https://doi.org/10.3905/jpm.2007.698030

Optimal Initiation of Guaranteed Lifelong Withdrawal Benefit with Dynamic Withdrawals

SIAM Journal on Financial Mathematics / Jan 01, 2017

Huang, Y. T., Zeng, P., & Kwok, Y. K. (2017). Optimal Initiation of Guaranteed Lifelong Withdrawal Benefit with Dynamic Withdrawals. SIAM Journal on Financial Mathematics, 8(1), 804–840. https://doi.org/10.1137/16m1089575

Addressing Key Retirement Risks

The Journal of Retirement / Oct 31, 2014

Blanchett, D. (2014). Addressing Key Retirement Risks. The Journal of Retirement, 2(2), 67–80. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2014.2.2.067

The Valuation Model for a Risky Asset When Its Risky Factors Follow Gamma Distributions

International Review of Finance / Jul 13, 2016

Tsai, M. S., & Chiang, S. L. (2016). The Valuation Model for a Risky Asset When Its Risky Factors Follow Gamma Distributions. International Review of Finance, 16(3), 421–444. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/irfi.12088

Exploring the “Good Guys”: An Empirical Study of Vanguard’s Actively Managed Domestic Equity Mutual Funds

The Journal of Investing / May 31, 2010

Blanchett, D. M. (2010). Exploring the “Good Guys”: An Empirical Study of Vanguard’s Actively Managed Domestic Equity Mutual Funds. The Journal of Investing, 19(2), 39–48. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2010.19.2.039

Do Investors Consider Nonfinancial Risks When Building Portfolios?

Financial Analysts Journal / Sep 23, 2019

Blanchett, D. M., & Guillemette, M. (2019). Do Investors Consider Nonfinancial Risks When Building Portfolios? Financial Analysts Journal, 75(4), 124–142. https://doi.org/10.1080/0015198x.2019.1651160

Beyond the Glide Path: The Drivers of Target-Date Fund Returns

The Journal of Retirement / Apr 30, 2018

Blanchett, D., & Kaplan, P. D. (2018). Beyond the Glide Path: The Drivers of Target-Date Fund Returns. The Journal of Retirement, 5(4), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2018.5.4.025

Dynamic Choice and Optimal Annuitization

The Journal of Retirement / Jun 30, 2015

Blanchett, D. (2015). Dynamic Choice and Optimal Annuitization. The Journal of Retirement, 3(1), 38–49. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2015.3.1.038

Fund Flows, Momentum, and Mutual Fund Performance

The Journal of Investing / May 31, 2012

Blanchett, D. M. (2012). Fund Flows, Momentum, and Mutual Fund Performance. The Journal of Investing, 21(2), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2012.21.2.083

Do Passive or Active Investors Make Better Asset Allocation Decisions?

The Journal of Index Investing / Aug 31, 2010

Blanchett, D. M. (2010). Do Passive or Active Investors Make Better Asset Allocation Decisions? The Journal of Index Investing, 1(2), 74–80. https://doi.org/10.3905/jii.2010.1.2.074

LDI for Individual Portfolios

The Journal of Investing / Jan 31, 2019

Idzorek, T. M., & Blanchett, D. M. (2019). LDI for Individual Portfolios. The Journal of Investing, 28(1), 31–54. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2019.28.1.031

Save More Today: Improving Retirement Savings Rates with Carrots, Advice, and Nudges

The Journal of Retirement / Jul 31, 2017

Blanchett, D. (2017). Save More Today: Improving Retirement Savings Rates with Carrots, Advice, and Nudges. The Journal of Retirement, 5(1), 69–95. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2017.5.1.069

The Value of a Gamma-Efficient Portfolio

The Journal of Retirement / Jan 22, 2018

Blanchett, D., & Kaplan, P. D. (2018). The Value of a Gamma-Efficient Portfolio. The Journal of Retirement, 5(3), 32–56. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2018.5.3.032

Defaulting Participants in Defined Contribution Plans into Annuities: Are the Potential Benefits Worth the Costs?

The Journal of Retirement / Jun 30, 2016

Blanchett, D. (2016). Defaulting Participants in Defined Contribution Plans into Annuities: Are the Potential Benefits Worth the Costs? The Journal of Retirement, 4(1), 54–76. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2016.4.1.054

Minding the Gap in Subjective Mortality Estimates

The Journal of Retirement / Sep 17, 2021

Blanchett, D. (2021). Minding the Gap in Subjective Mortality Estimates. The Journal of Retirement, 9(2), 8–20. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2021.1.093

Change Is a Good Thing

Financial Analysts Journal / Dec 04, 2019

Blanchett, CFA, D. M., Finke, M. S., & Licato, J. A. (2019). Change Is a Good Thing. Financial Analysts Journal, 76(1), 20–37. https://doi.org/10.1080/0015198x.2019.1682426

Gaming the System: The Impact of Morningstar Category Changes on Peer Rankings

The Journal of Investing / Feb 28, 2011

Blanchett, D. M. (2011). Gaming the System: The Impact of Morningstar Category Changes on Peer Rankings. The Journal of Investing, 20(1), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2011.20.1.033

Redefining the Optimal Retirement Income Strategy

Financial Analysts Journal / Dec 15, 2022

Blanchett, D. (2022). Redefining the Optimal Retirement Income Strategy. Financial Analysts Journal, 79(1), 5–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/0015198x.2022.2129947

The Shape of the Expected Equity Risk Premium

The Journal of Investing / Aug 03, 2022

Blanchett, D. (2022). The Shape of the Expected Equity Risk Premium. The Journal of Investing, 31(6), 81–91. https://doi.org/10.3905/joi.2022.1.238

Gender Diversity among Defined Contribution Plan Administrators and the Potential Impact on Retirement Outcomes

The Journal of Retirement / Mar 04, 2022

Blanchett, D., Varga, J., & Weirath, C. (2022). Gender Diversity among Defined Contribution Plan Administrators and the Potential Impact on Retirement Outcomes. The Journal of Retirement, 9(4), 61–72. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2022.1.107

Do Advisors Improve 401(k) Plans?

The Journal of Retirement / Mar 24, 2021

Blanchett, D. (2021). Do Advisors Improve 401(k) Plans? The Journal of Retirement, 8(4), 26–42. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2021.1.083

Foreign Revenue: A New World of Risk Exposures

The Journal of Portfolio Management / Mar 31, 2021

Blanchett, D. (2021). Foreign Revenue: A New World of Risk Exposures. The Journal of Portfolio Management, 47(6), 175–193. https://doi.org/10.3905/jpm.2021.1.237

The Value of Allocating to Annuities

The Journal of Retirement / Jun 24, 2020

Blanchett, D. (2020). The Value of Allocating to Annuities. The Journal of Retirement, 8(1), 40–52. https://doi.org/10.3905/jor.2020.1.068

How competitive are income annuity providers over time?

Risk Management and Insurance Review / Jun 01, 2021

Blanchett, D., Finke, M., & Nikolic, B. (2021). How competitive are income annuity providers over time? Risk Management and Insurance Review, 24(2), 207–214. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/rmir.12182

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Dan Baack

Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Professor at the University of Denver
Most Relevant Research Interests
Finance
Other Research Interests (21)
Information processing
culture
and international marketing
Marketing
Communication
And 16 more
About
Dan Baack is an expert in advertising, brand management and international marketing. His academic research focuses on how differences in how consumers process information affect promotional activities. This includes investigations of creativity and advertising effectiveness, of advertising’s impact on brand image and of culture’s influence on marketing activity.
Most Relevant Publications (4+)

40 total publications

The effect of supply chain integration, modular production, and cultural distance on new product development: A dynamic capabilities approach

Journal of International Management / Dec 01, 2011

Parente, R. C., Baack, D. W., & Hahn, E. D. (2011). The effect of supply chain integration, modular production, and cultural distance on new product development: A dynamic capabilities approach. Journal of International Management, 17(4), 278–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2011.08.001

Meta-analysis of cultural differences: Another slice at the apple

International Business Review / Oct 01, 2008

Magnusson, P., Baack, D. W., Zdravkovic, S., Staub, K. M., & Amine, L. S. (2008). Meta-analysis of cultural differences: Another slice at the apple. International Business Review, 17(5), 520–532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2008.04.003

Diverse effects of diversity: Disaggregating effects of diversity in global virtual teams

Journal of International Management / Dec 01, 2019

Taras, V., Baack, D., Caprar, D., Dow, D., Froese, F., Jimenez, A., & Magnusson, P. (2019). Diverse effects of diversity: Disaggregating effects of diversity in global virtual teams. Journal of International Management, 25(4), 100689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2019.100689

Coordinating decentralized research and development laboratories: A survey analysis

Journal of International Management / Jun 01, 2011

Manolopoulos, D., Söderquist, K. E., & Pearce, R. (2011). Coordinating decentralized research and development laboratories: A survey analysis. Journal of International Management, 17(2), 114–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2010.09.012

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Lea-Rachel Kosnik

Professor of Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, a leading expert on hydropower regulation in the U.S., and other energy and environmental issues
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Finance
Other Research Interests (23)
Environmental Economics
Energy Economics
Environmental Justice
Text/Content Analysis
Public & Regulatory Economics
And 18 more
About
Lea-Rachel Kosnik is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She received her BA and MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on renewable energy and climate change, and she is considered a leading expert on the topic of hydroelectric energy generation in the U.S., and hydropower regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In recent years her research has expanded to include analyses of the academic economics profession itself, including with a focus on gender issues and DEI initiatives. Methodologically, her skill set includes textual analysis and natural language processing, along with traditional econometric techniques. In 2016 she received an honorable mention for article of the year from *Contemporary Economic Policy*, and in 2022 she gave the keynote address to the Illinois Economics Association. Dr. Kosnik is perhaps best known (in a service capacity) as the Association of Environmental and Resource Economist’s (AERE’s) Midwest representative, annually organizing the full track of AERE-sponsored environmental sessions at the Midwest Economic Association meetings. Dr. Kosnik has also served as President, Past-President, and Board Member of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group (TPUG), and as a Department Chair.
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40 total publications

Refusing to budge: a confirmatory bias in decision making?

Mind & Society / Nov 06, 2007

Kosnik, L.-R. D. (2007). Refusing to budge: a confirmatory bias in decision making? Mind & Society, 7(2), 193–214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11299-007-0043-5

Determinants of contract completeness: An environmental regulatory application

International Review of Law and Economics / Mar 01, 2014

Kosnik, L.-R. (2014). Determinants of contract completeness: An environmental regulatory application. International Review of Law and Economics, 37, 198–208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irle.2013.11.001

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Dr. James C. Kaufman

Professor at University of Connecticut, Expert in Creativity
Research Interests (43)
Creativity
giftedness
personality
intelligence
meaning
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James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books. These include: the recently published *The Creativity Advantage* (Cambridge); the forthcoming *Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters* (with Dana P. Rowe; Routledge); two editions of *Cambridge Handbook of Creativity* (with Robert J. Sternberg) and five other Cambridge Handbooks; two editions of *Creativity 101* (Springer); and a book on terrible baseball pitchers with his father and a book on pseudoscience with his wife. James has developed many theories, most notably the Four C’s (with Ron Beghetto). He has developed several self-report measures of creativity and is currently focusing on positive outcomes of creativity. James has won many awards, including Mensa’s research award, the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s International Creativity Award, and APA’s Berlyne, Arnheim, and Farnsworth awards. He co-founded two major journals, *Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts* and *Psychology of Popular Media Culture* and is the current Senior Associate Editor for *Creativity Research Journal*. He has tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN; written the book and lyrics to the musical *Discovering Magenta* (which played NYC and has a cast album); and appeared onscreen, complete with white lab coat, in the comic book documentary *Independents*.

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