Mitchell Petersen
Glen Vasel Professor of Finance; Director of the Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital
Why Are U.S. Companies Hoarding So Much Cash?
More than anything else, it comes down to taxes.
Researchers: Michael Faulkender, Kristine W. Hankins and Mitchell A. Petersen
April 29, 2022
The Groucho Marx Theory of Efficient Markets
A finance professor argues that markets remain efficient only if enough people believe they are not.
Researchers: Mitchell A. Petersen
August 2, 2019
Take 5: Fine-Tuning Your Powers of Persuasion
From understanding power dynamics to telling a memorable story, here’s how to sell your ideas.
Researchers: Loran Nordgren, Derek D. Rucker, Mitchell A. Petersen and Kent Grayson
November 7, 2018
Take 5: How to Tell a Great Story
Storytelling is a key business skill. Here’s how to make your narratives more persuasive.
Researchers: Craig Wortmann, Michelle L. Buck, Steven Franconeri, Mitchell A. Petersen and Liz Livingston Howard
October 3, 2017
The Puzzling Case of Why Syndicated Loans Are Cheaper in June than January
Research shows that interest rates are lower for borrowers who can plan ahead.
Researchers: Justin Murfin and Mitchell A. Petersen
June 6, 2017
Take 5: Lead Better Teams, Engage More Customers, and Find Your Next Market
Kellogg professors offer tips to grow your career and your organization.
Researchers: Leigh Thompson, William Ocasio, Harry M. Kraemer, Mitchell A. Petersen, Mohanbir S. Sawhney and Michael J. Mazzeo
January 6, 2017
Six Tools for Communicating Complex Ideas
Business leaders need to know how to make their information stick.
Researchers: Mitchell A. Petersen
September 7, 2016
Big Tax Breaks Beget Small Investments
Why the American Jobs Creation Act lowered taxes but failed to spur domestic investment
Researchers: Michael Faulkender and Mitchell A. Petersen
October 1, 2010
Does Function Follow Organizational Form?
Lending practices of large and small banks
Researchers: Allen N. Berger, Nathan H. Miller, Mitchell A. Petersen, Raghuram G. Rajan and Jeremy C. Stein
November 1, 2008