FINANCE CLASSROOM

This previous couple of weeks, we've detected lots concerning analysis conducted by Ziobrowski  et. al. (see here and here) on the likelihood of privy mercantilism by Senators and Congressmen. supported abnormal returns earned  on their portfolios, it seems that they are doing use their "inside information" in ways in which would be contraband for those not in government service. just in case you haven't seen it, here's the hr story that brought Ziobrowski's analysis into the general public eye:

Now here's another fun reality - Congresscritters not solely get to cash in on material private data, they conjointly get to reveal it to pick out parties too. It feels like variety of hedge funds frequently meet with members of congress to induce way access to the present data. Here's a video from the Wall Street Journal for your viewing pleasure.



And here I though our elected officials were pure of heart and above approach (sorry - I think I shouldn't have changed my meds without doctor's orders).

There's a new journal out geared towards undergraduate research. It's called (appropriately), The Journal of Undergraduate Research In Finance. Here's it's description:

The Journal of Undergraduate Research in Finance publishes original work written exclusively by undergraduates. Accepted articles are largely the result of the highest quality senior or honors theses. Articles come from all areas of Finance, case studies and pedagogy. All articles are subject to blind review by faculty.

The JURF exists to encourage exceptional undergraduate students to pursue high quality research in Finance, to provide these students with an outlet for their research, and to prepare these students for success in graduate school or industry. To maintain a focus on contributions made by the students, faculty involvement is limited to the guidance typically given during the writing of a senior thesis. Initial submissions must be made while the author is an undergraduate student.

The JURF is published annually.

So, if you have a student who has done some good research and who might be looking for an outlet, have them send it in - the submission deadline for this year's edition is May 15. As an added inducement, the top three articles for this year's issue will be invited to the FMA meeting in Denver to present their research, and will be considered for the annual Mark J. Bertus prize (in the amount of $1,000).