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This post provides answers to a number of questions that the JF editors have received about the recent withdrawal of an accepted article in the JF: https://doi.org/10.1111/jofi.13164 Why a withdrawal and not a retraction? Retractions are for articles that have been formally published in their version of record. A retracted article stays online, but with …

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For the past 12 months: Median turnaround in 47 days. 90.8% of all decisions made within less than 100 days. More at this link: Editorial Statistics

For the past 12 months: Median turnaround in 49 days. 90.8% of all decisions made within less than 100 days. More at this link: Editorial Statistics

The AFA rookie job market cycle of 2021-2022 created uncertainty, confusion, and unneeded stress for job market candidates and for recruiters. In the interest of developing a more coordinated job market that benefits all involved, the AFA Board has the following suggested guidelines…

The AFA is pleased to announce that Kathleen Weiss Hanley has accepted the role of AFA Executive Secretary and Treasurer (EST).  From July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2023, Professor Hanley will work alongside current EST Jim Schallheim.  Beginning July 1, 2023, Professor Hanley will assume the office of EST. Professor Hanley holds the position …

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David Mayers was professor emeritus of finance at UC Riverside’s School of Business. He received his Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Rochester, his M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. Dave Mayers served as co-editor of the Journal of Finance from …

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