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A one-time Financial Economist for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Josh brings a wealth of regulatory experience to his research and the classroom.  White's work has been featured in a variety of financial and legal publications, including the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Accounting & Economics, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking & Finance, Administrative Law Review Accord, and Georgia Law Review. Additionally, he has contributed to blog posts for Harvard and Columbia Law Schools and authored White Papers for the SEC. White studies how information asymmetries and divergent incentives among capital market participants affect corporate actions and value. His work focuses on the role of disclosure and securities regulation in addressing information disparities. Recent topics include mandatory and voluntary disclosure, institutional investors, boards of directors, subprime mortgages, and OTC stock promotions.

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Where Musk’s Twitter Gambit Stands, Nearly Five Months In

Elon Musk-led Twitter has been sued by at least six companies for failing to pay bills

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The trials of Elon Musk

Tesla trial: did Musk’s tweet affect the firm’s stock price? Experts weigh in

Microsoft layoffs suggest broader pain to come for the economy

Job cuts in tech sector spread, Microsoft lays off 10,000

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Analysis: Musk's acrimonious Twitter bid heads for business school case study immortalisation

In major reversal, Elon Musk again proposes buying Twitter at full price

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Assistant Professor of Finance

Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is available for commentary on Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter.

Josh is a former financial economist for the Securities and Exchange Commission and is an expert in regulation. Josh can speak to:
The impact on shareholders, the board's response, Musk's strategy for the offer and the SEC's concerns Concerns raised about the delay in Musk filing the required SEC form and that he filed the incorrect form, as well as speculation that his hostile bid will raise further scrutiny of this action The market's belief that there is only a small chance this deal will go through, based on the price right now 

Regulatory expert and former SEC economist on Elon Musk bid to buy Twitter

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Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is available for commentary on the rise in popularity and regulation concerns of cryptocurrency and NFTs.

Josh is a former financial economist for the SEC and can speak to
The rise in crypto and NFT popularity, including the influence of celebrities, politicians and social media Accessibility and democratization of crypto and NFTs for younger, tech savvy audiences The challenges and opportunities the world of cryptocurrency brings for traders, investors and regulators  

Crypto and regulation expert on rise in cryptocurrency and NFTs

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