Research
Our faculty members are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Their teaching and research equip our students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
Find out more about the latest research by browsing current working papers online at Social Sciences Research Network (SSRN).
Journals
Insights & Research
February 14, 2025
The Options Market Could Play a Role in How Credit Rating Agencies Deliver Ratings
Smith professor Musa Subasi’s research, published in Management Science, examines whether credit rating agencies use options market data to improve rating accuracy. His study finds that higher options trading volume correlates with more accurate ratings, offering insights for regulatory discussions…
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The Options Market Could Play a Role in How Credit Rating Agencies Deliver Ratings
February 7, 2025
Blockchain Technology Could Bring Benefits to the Auditing Industry
Sean Cao, director of the Smith AI Initiative, has researched blockchain’s role in financial auditing for six years. His study, published in Management Science (2024), explores how permissioned blockchains enhance reporting integrity, reduce costs by 70%, and improve data privacy.
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Blockchain Technology Could Bring Benefits to the Auditing Industry
October 4, 2024
Why Man + Machine Adds Up to Better Stock Picks
New research from Sean Cao at the University of Maryland’s Smith School shows that AI and human stock analysts complement each other. AI excels in processing large data, while humans outperform in complex, intangible contexts. Combining both reduces errors and improves predictions.
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Why Man + Machine Adds Up to Better Stock Picks
July 9, 2024
Seductive Language for Narcissists in Job Postings
Associate Professor Nick Seybert’s research highlights the impact of “rule-bender” language in job postings on applicant quality. Employers using keywords like “ambitious” and “thinks outside the box” may attract narcissistic applicants prone to unethical behavior, especially in accounting.
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Seductive Language for Narcissists in Job Postings
July 8, 2024
The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets
NPR's Marketplace spotlighted an accountant shortage, leading Professor Rebecca Hann to study its impact. The study highlights how prolonged vacancies increase financial reporting errors, stressing the critical role of accountants in maintaining robust internal controls.
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The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets
June 12, 2024
AI Research Briefs
Finance professor Agustin Hurtado’s AI research highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending, while Information Systems researchers study AI chatbots' impact on mental health counseling. Marketing professor Michel Wedel explores predicting decisions via eye-tracking, and accounting professor…
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AI Research Briefs
March 12, 2024
Smith School Tax Expert Weighs in on Baltimore Orioles Sale
Spring brings baseball and taxes: Baltimore Orioles navigate $1.725 billion sale amid tax intricacies. David Rubenstein’s acquisition strategy aims to maximize tax benefits. IRS scrutiny looms over potential installment sale complications. Samuel Handwerger's expert insights reveal the complexities…
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Smith School Tax Expert Weighs in on Baltimore Orioles Sale
December 8, 2023
Earnings Reports Aren't Just for Investors – Consumers Care, Too
Publicly traded companies’ quarterly earnings announcements aren’t just for investors – consumers are also absorbing earnings news and making purchasing decisions accordingly, finds new research from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
August 24, 2023
SEC Cites Smith Research in New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules for Public Companies
University of Maryland's Smith School of Business research influences SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure rules. SEC-registered businesses must adhere to updates. Martin P. Loeb's studies cited, emphasizing market reactions to cyber incidents. Gordon's advocacy spans 15+ years. Research supports…
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SEC Cites Smith Research in New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules for Public Companies
August 24, 2023
AI-Powered Pricing: Does It Make the Buying Experience More Fair and Equitable?
Retailers have been using artificial intelligence for a while now. There’s the rudimentary use of it to send out enticing email promotions or timely online ads that we welcome at times and find annoying at others. But retailers are also using AI to track consumers’ behavior both online and in brick…
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AI-Powered Pricing: Does It Make the Buying Experience More Fair and Equitable?