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Hosein Maleki

Hosein Maleki is an Assistant Professor of Finance & Economics at Rutgers Business School, New Brunswick. Before joining Rutgers he worked at NYU Stern, Temple University, and Florida State University. His research examines how finance interacts with broader economic and institutional forces, including politics, media, innovation, banking, and entrepreneurship. His work speaks to issues that matter for businesses, investors, and policymakers alike. Dr. Maleki's research has been covered by popular outlets, including the Harvard Law School, Project Syndicate, Duke Law School, Boston Globe, National Review, and the Stigler Center’s ProMarket.
Cultural Economics

Women-Owned Firms Are Pushed to Liquidate During Bankruptcy

Hosein Maleki
New research by Hosein Maleki, Mahsa Kaviani, Simi Kedia, and Shay Pourvosoughi shows that women-owned firms are less likely to get a second chance after filing for bankruptcy and that the gap between male- and female-owned firm filings widens when courts are overloaded.
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Reaching for Influence: Do Banks Use Loans to Establish Political Connections?

Mahsa Kaviani
A new study examines whether privately-owned banks seek political influence by offering preferred loan terms to corporate borrowers with valuable political connections, showing that...

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