The American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package introduced by the Biden Administration, recently received Congress’ approval. The stimulus package, like its two predecessors aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, includes another
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Alice Bonaime (Ph.D. ’08) | January 2021
Bonamine (Ph.D. 2008) is Associate Professor of Finance and Philip Rhoads Fellow in Finance at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Prior to joining Eller, she taught at the University of Kentucky. Her research interests include
Warrington Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Department named in honor of retired professor Eugene F. Brigham
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Warrington College of Business proudly announces the naming of its Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Department in recognition of Eugene F. Brigham for his extraordinary philanthropy and lifetime of professional achievement in the
What’s the best way to respond to a global financial crisis?
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought plenty of novelty to our lives, like wearing masks and physical distancing. One aspect, though, gave financial economists déjà vu, and it’s looking a lot like 2008. While the events leading
The Good Fortune of Eugene Brigham
It was probably the simplest calculation Eugene Brigham would ever do. There were two lines that day at the University of Miami. One was to register for law school. The other, for business school. This was the mid-1950s. Law school
Economic Outlook & The Future Workforce: What Recovery Will Look Like in Florida
Clinical Professor & Richardson Fellow Dr. Brian Gendreau takes a deep dive into the local, state and national scenes on economic recovery in this presentation given in partnership with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and UF Coral Gables. Check
New study highlights the real cost of political interference in banking
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Banks across the world have long faced a common threat – political interference. Previous studies have shown that the world average of government ownership of banks is almost 42 percent, putting banks at risk of political capture.
The decline in secured debt
“What role does collateral play in corporate borrowing?” ask Assistant Professor of Finance Nitish Kumar and his colleagues Efraim Benmelech of Northwestern University and Raghuram Rajan of the University of Chicago. The researchers explain that collateral comforts and protects a
Finance and marketing PhD students honored with teaching awards
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Ph.D. students Mustafa Emin and Sang Kyu Park were awarded Warrington College of Business Ph.D. Teaching Awards for their teaching efforts in the fall and spring 2019 semesters. The award is presented by the Teaching & Learning