This paper reviews research that uses big data and/or machine learning methods to provide
insight relevant for equity valuation. Given the huge volume of research in this area, the …

This paper offers the first systematic evidence on environmental, social, and governance
(ESG) disclosures provided by a large global sample of private equity (PE) firms. Using …

To what extent do US consumers change their purchase behavior or, in the extreme, boycott
companies based on negative information about corporate tax activities? Practitioner …

Using micro-level data of US weekly brand-level sales, we examine end-consumer
responses to public revelations of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI). Despite survey …

We study the information content of earnings announcements and its relevance for job
search using detailed search data from half a million anonymous job seekers. We find …

We combine a large-scale field experiment with a customized survey to study whether and
how consumers use firm disclosure. In a sample of more than 24,000 US households, we …

This monograph provides a thorough review of earnings quality issues and analysis. Its
primary objectives are to help gain a deep understanding of earnings quality and facilitate …

A European directive requires Member States to give firms access to preventive restructuring
procedures. This paper assesses the benefits of having a procedure that is distinct from that …

In this article, we show that statements of US CEOs on contentious social issues are not
necessarily an expression of their political views. Republican-donor CEOs are three times …

We examine whether retail consumers change their shopping behavior in response to firm-
specific negative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) news. Using consumer foot …