Regular biography
XIE Deren is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Xiamen University and a B.S. in Accounting from the same institution. His research interests include accounting, interdisciplinary studies on accounting, new institutional economics, and corporate governance. He has published over 70 papers in journals and authored three books. XIE has served as an Independent Director of several companies and has been involved in the development of enterprise accounting standards in China. His contact information is xiedr@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Scholar-generated biography
Deren Xie is a Professor of Accounting at Tsinghua University, specializing in accounting, finance, and corporate governance. His research explores the interplay between corporate governance mechanisms, shareholder behavior, and financial reporting practices. Key areas of focus include the impact of controlling shareholders' share pledging on earnings management, the role of board networks in investment efficiency, and the influence of investor sentiment on corporate decision-making. His work also examines dividend policies, free cash flow productivity, and the effectiveness of regulatory interventions in protecting investor interests. Xie's research contributes to understanding how governance structures and financial disclosures shape firm performance and market outcomes.