GOYAL, Vidhan K Chair Professor

Vidhan K Goyal is a Chair Professor in the Business Department at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research interests are not specified in the available information. Prof. Goyal's profile page can be accessed at https://fina.hkust.edu.hk/faculty/directory/goyal. No additional details regarding his academic background, awards, or specific research areas are provided.

Vidhan Goyal is a researcher at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, focusing on Corporate Finance, Capital Structure, and Corporate Governance. His work explores factors influencing capital structure decisions, such as the pecking order theory, trade-off theory, and the role of asymmetric information. He investigates how corporate governance mechanisms, like board leadership and classified boards, affect firm value and CEO turnover. Goyal also examines the impact of market conditions, creditor rights, and financial constraints on capital structure and investment decisions. His research contributes to understanding the interplay between corporate finance and governance in shaping firm behavior.