Questions in Finance

Questions in Finance

We dive into the latest research and translate academic mumbo-jumbo to provide answers to the most interesting questions in the world of Finance! Send us your questions at Questions@questionsinfinance.com

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May 31, 2025 104 mins

Should Space Be Privatized? With William Megginson

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' Kate and Veljko explore the space economy with Bill Megginson, Professor and Price Chair in Finance at the University of Oklahoma. They discuss the history, financing, and future prospects of space exploration, focusing on the pivotal roles played by private enterprises like SpaceX and government entities such as NASA. The conversation hig...

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Who Paid for the 2018 Trade Tariffs?

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' Professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak discuss the academic research on the impact of the 2018 US trade tariffs. The conversation revolves around who ultimately paid for these tariffs—US consumers and importers—and the nuanced effects on retail prices. The discussion covers the impact of retaliatory tariffs on US exporters, before focusing on the winn...

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Is a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund a Good Idea?

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak are joined by guest expert William Megginson, Professor and Price Chair in Finance at the University of Oklahoma, to discuss the concept of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). The conversation centers around a recent proposal for the creation of an American Sovereign Wealth Fund, initiated by an executive order fro...

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Should Investors Care About Corporate Culture?

 

In this episode, hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak delve into the significance of corporate culture and its impact on firm performance and investor portfolios. They discuss the struggle to measure corporate culture, using examples lik...

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Do Pension Bailouts Create Moral Hazard? With Michael Dambra

 

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' host Veljko Fotak dives into the complex world of moral hazard and pension bailouts with guest Michael D...

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December 8, 2024 87 mins

Is Short Selling Evil?

 

In this episode, Kate and Veljko delve into the contentious topic of short selling. The discussion begins with an explanation of viatical settlements and transitions into an in-depth exploration of short selling—its mechanisms, benefits, and ethical implications. Th...

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November 3, 2024 65 mins

Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 2

 

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak delve into the 'S' (social) aspect of ES...

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October 20, 2024 47 mins

Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 1

 

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak explore the intersection of corporate pr...

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The Presidential Puzzle: Does the US Economy Perform Better under Democrat or Republican Presidents?

In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak dive into an intriguing economic puzzle: why does public opinion favor Republicans as better managers of the economy, while macroeconomic indicators, corporate performance, and stock market returns generally show better outcomes under Demo...

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