William J. Mayew

William J. Mayew is the Martin L. Black Jr. Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. His research focuses on corporate financial reporting and management communication of financial information. He studies how managers communicate firm performance through both voluntary and mandatory disclosures. His work integrates theories from economics and psychology to examine the determinants and consequences of managerial communication. Mayew has published in numerous journals and has received awards for his research. He teaches financial accounting courses across various programs at Duke and has been recognized for teaching excellence.

William J. Mayew Martin L. Black Jr. Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at Duke University focuses on voluntary and mandatory managerial financial communication, financial reporting incentives, and analysts. His research explores how managerial behavior, such as vocal cues and affective states, influences financial outcomes and investor perceptions. He investigates the role of analysts in financial markets, including their forecasting accuracy and the impact of communication during earnings calls. Mayew also examines corporate financial reporting practices, including the effects of religious norms and implicit taxes on firm performance. His work highlights the intersection of finance, communication, and behavioral insights in corporate settings.