Faculty Profiles

Jennifer Bethel
- Professor
Academic Division: Finance
Bio
Academic Degrees
- Ph D, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- MA, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- BBA, University of Texas, Austin
Academic Interest / Expertise
Capital Markets; Corporate Finance; Financial Economics; Securities Law and FinanceAwards & Honors
Publications
Journal Articles
- Bethel, J.E., Krigman, L.A. (2010). Managing the Costs of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice. Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol: 47, Issue: 4, Page: 57-85.
- Bethel, J.E., Hu, G., Wang, Q. (2009). The Market for Shareholder-Voting Rights Around Mergers and Acquisitions: Evidence from Institutional Daily Trading and Voting. Journal of Corporate Finance. Vol: 15, Page: 129-145. Elsevier B.V..
- Bethel, J.E., Krigman, L.A. (2009). Managing the Costs of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice . Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol: 47, Issue: 4, Page: 55-85.
- Bethel, J.E. (2007). Recent Changes in Disclosure Regulation: Description and Evidence. Journal of Corporate Finance. Vol: 13, Page: 335-342. Elsevier B.V..
- Bethel, J.E., Gillan, S. (2004). Corporate Voting’s Dimpled Chad? The Broker Vote and Beyond. Corporate Governance Bulletin. Vol: 22, Issue: 1, Page: 10-12.
- Bethel, J.E., Gillan, S. (2002). The Impact of the Institutional and Regulatory Environment on Shareholder Voting. Financial Management Journal. Vol: 31, Issue: 429-54.
- Bethel, J.E., Liebeskind, J., Opler, T. (1998). Block Share Purchases and Corporate Performance. Journal of Finance. Vol: 53, Issue: 2, Page: 605–634.
- Bethel, J.E., Liebeskind, J. (1998). Diversification and the Legal Organization of the Firm. Organization Science. Vol: 9, Issue: 1, Page: 49–67.
- Bethel, J.E., Sirri, E.R. (1998). Express Lane or Tollbooth in the Desert? The SEC’s Framework for Security Issuance. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance. Vol: 11, Issue: 1, Page: 25–38.
- Bethel, J.E., Asquith, D. (1995). The Use of Heuristics in Capital Budgeting: The Case of Ranking Projects by IRR. Engineering Economist. Vol: 40, Issue: 3, Page: 287–294.
- Bethel, J.E., Liebeskind, J. (1993). The Effects of Ownership Structure on Corporate Restructuring. Vol: 14, Page: 15–31. Strategic Management Journal.
Cases and Teaching Notes
- Bethel, J.E., Hevert, K.T. (2021). Managing Your Credit Report and Score. The Case Centre.
- Bethel, J.E., Hevert, K.T. (2021). Understanding Your Credit Report and Score. The Case Centre. link
- Bethel, J.E., Hevert, K.T. (2021). Understanding Credit Cards. The Case Centre. link
Book Chapters
- Bethel, J.E., Sirri, E.R. (2015). Securities Regulation During and After the 2008 Financial Crisis: The New International Financial System: Analyzing the Cumulative Impact of Regulatory Reform. Vol: 48. World Scientific Studies in International Economics. link
- Bethel, J.E., Hevert, K.T., Krigman, L.A. (2014). Creating and Conserving Shareholder Wealth in Emerging Markets: Recent Evidence: Progress in Economics Research. Vol: 28, Page: 1-18. Nova Science Publishers, Inc..
- Bethel, J.E., Sirri, E.R. (2010). The Importance of Financial Policy Makers Making Informed Decisions: Current Perspectives on Modern Equity Markets. Page: 91 - 104. Knight Capital Group, Inc. (CLS & Associates). link
- Bethel, J.E., Ferrill, A., Hu, G. (2009). Legal and Economic Issues in Litigation Arising from the 2007-2008 Credit Crisis. Brookings Institution Press.
- Bethel, J.E., Ferrell, A. (2007). Policy Issues Raised by Structured Products: New Financial Instruments and Institutions. Brookings Institution Press. link
Reports
- Bethel, J.E. (2014). Memorandum from DERA regarding Demand and Supply of Safe Assets in the Economy. U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. link
- Bethel, J.E., Hiltgen, D. (2014). Memorandum from DERA Regarding Government Money Market Fund Exposure to Non-Government Securities. U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. link
- Bethel, J.E., Hiltgen, D. (2014). Memorandum from DERA regarding Municipal Money Market Fund Exposure to Parents of Guarantors. U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. link
- Bethel, J.E., et al., . (2012). Response to Questions Posed by Commissioners Aguilar, Paredes, and Gallagher. U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other
- Bethel, J.E. (in press). Memo on OTC Fraud .
- Bethel, J.E., et al., . (in press). Memo on Staff Consultation Paper No. 2015-01: The Auditor's Use of the Work of Specialists: Staff Consultation Paper No. 2015-01: The Auditor's Use of the Work of Specialists. link
- Bethel, J.E., et al., . (2014). Money Market Fund Reform; Amendments to Form PF, Final Federal Rule: Federal Register. Vol: 79, Issue: 157. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration. link
- Bethel, J.E., et al., . (2013). Crowdfunding, Release Nos. 33-9470; 34-70741; File No. S7-09-13: Federal Register. Vol: 78, Issue: 214. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration.
- Bethel, J.E., et al., . (2013). Money Market Fund Reform; Amendments to Form PF, Proposed Federal Rule: Federal Register. Vol: 78, Issue: 118. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration.