Yao Du
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About

I am a Lecturer at the School of Accounting, Hangzhou Dianzi University. I earned my Ph.D. from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (formerly National Chiao Tung University) in 2024.

Research Interests

Corporate GovernanceFinancial BehaviorTextual AnalysisMachine Learning & AI

Publications

2026
  1. Culture meets incentives: influence of Western cultural exposure on corporate incentive practices in China
    International Review of Financial Analysis, 117, Article 105315. Corresponding Author
    DOI: 10.1016/j.irfa.2026.105315
  2. Aesthetic Leadership: The Influence of CEO Attractiveness on Bank Loan Contracts
    European Financial Management, 32(1), 3–30. First Author
    DOI: 10.1111/eufm.12565
2025
  1. CEO personality traits and compensation: evidence from investment efficiency
    Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, 65(4), 1595–1641. First Author
    DOI: 10.1007/s11156-025-01391-8
  2. The effect of CEO extraversion on private debt
    Finance Research Letters, 76, Article 106962.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2025.106962
2024
  1. Reaching the public with Twitter: The reputation value of CEOs
    International Review of Economics & Finance, 94, Article 103364. First Author
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2024.05.043
2023
  1. Charitable CEOs and employee protection
    Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 82, Article 102187. First Author
    DOI: 10.1016/j.pacfin.2023.102187

Honors & Memberships

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) — Member (2024–present)
Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society — Honorary Member (2024–present)

Academic Service

Ad Hoc Reviewer

Applied Economics
The British Accounting Review
Finance Research Letters
International Journal of Managerial Finance
International Review of Financial Analysis
Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting

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