Edward Watts

Edward Watts is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Yale University's School of Management. His research interests include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, investor behavior, and market microstructure. His current work examines the market impact of selective ESG disclosures, investor preferences for sustainability, and the influence of information on market prices. Watts holds a PhD in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MA in Economics from Duke University, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from SUNY Geneseo. Prior to his PhD, he worked in fixed income trading and investment banking at Morgan Stanley.

Edward M. Watts is a researcher at Yale University focusing on financial markets, corporate governance, and investor behavior. His work explores the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices on market dynamics, including the role of retail investors, the effectiveness of ESG ratings, and the influence of board diversity on corporate decision-making. Watts also investigates the implications of disclosure requirements on transaction costs and the effects of CEO turnover on corporate strategy. His research highlights the interplay between information asymmetry, market efficiency, and corporate accountability, with a particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities in financial disclosure and governance practices.