Finance

Video Series: Financial Thought

The following series is designed to complement finance course work in both the classroom and in the field. Please use the videos and help continue the legacy and background that our financial experts have contributed.

The American Finance Association (AFA) provided support for a video series of lectures on preserving the knowledge and contributions of finance's academic leaders. These lectures were hosted by The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Professor Emeritus and AFA Historian, Dr. Stephen Buser.

Academic Series
Leading Practitioner Series


Academic Series
	The Story of Fischer Black Professor Perry Mehrling discusses Fischer Black and his impact on the financial community and Black's theories over time.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Theory of Corporate Finance in the 1950's and 1960's Professor Stuart Myers discusses corporate finance and the foundations that we now take for granted today.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The History of Market Micro-structure Theory Professor Mara O'Hara adds to the AFA history project by conveying impact created by those that have worked on the micro-structure field.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Cite Unto Others As You Would Have Them Cite Unto You Professor Mark Rubinstein discusses how the research of industry thought-leaders influences future research.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Differences in Finance Over the Last Few Decades Professor Mark Rubinstein discusses how his experience and research has been influenced by industry leaders.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	A New Model of Integrity Professor Michael Jensen discusses "A New Model of Integrity: An Actionable Pathway to Trust, Productivity, and Value Creation."	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Theory and Practice of Financial Crisis Management Professor Edward Kane adds to the AFA project by discussing the Great Depression and the recession of 2008-2009.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Early History of Financial Economics Professor Geoffrey Poitras discusses financial economics during the years 1478-1776 and relates history to present day.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Theory of Agency Professor Karen Wruck discusses the application of agency theory to problems in finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Origins of Value: Finance East and West Professor William N. Goetzmann discusses the history of finance and his work on the development of finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Finance Technology and Organization Paul Miranti and Phil Bradford have a conversation about automating odd-lot trading at the NYSE during 1958-1976.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Contributions to Financial Economics Professor Stewart C. Myers discusses Franco Modigliani's contributions to financial economics.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Financial Thought During the Interwar Period Professor Michael Brandl discusses the financial research and how managers were influenced in history.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Innovation: an Ontological Approach Michael C. Jensen overviews an approach and research to explain leadership qualities and courses.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Louis Bachelier and the Randomness of Asset Prices Dr. Robert Dimand presents the research and life of Louis Bachelier and how influential he was to finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	AFA Overview and Insights As the first historian in AFA, Robert Kavish gives an overview of the association and shares his observations in the field of finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Options Pricing Models (Part 1) Nobelauriate Robert Merton shares his insights into the application of option pricing models in the history of finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Options Pricing Models (Part 2) Nobelauriate Robert Merton continues his discussion about the history of options pricing models in finance.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Economic Reform Peter Blair Henry dicusses economic reform and how finance has and continues to play a critical role in the influence of the economy.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Efficient Market Hypothesis Eugene Fama outlines a brief history of the efficient market hypothesis and explains the research that was done during that time.	View video Video will open with Windows Media Player.



	Evolution of the Market for Mortgage Backed Securities John J. McConnell explains the origins of mortgage backed securities and how the market became what it is today based on history.	View video Video will open with Windows Media Player.



	On the Origins and Progress of Research on the IPO Market Jay R. Ritter	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Benoit Mandelbrot and His Contributions to Finance: A Tribute Professor Adlai Fisher	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Hedge Funds: The Galapagos Islands of Finance Andrew W. Lo	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Housing Bubble and Aftermath (Part 1) Anthony B. Sanders	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Housing Bubble and Aftermath (Part 2) Anthony B. Sanders	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Rise and Fall of the NASDAQ: Restriction Against Odd-Eights Price Quotes Professor Paul Schultz	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Irving Fisher as Financial Economist Robert W. Dimand	View video Video will open in a new window.


Leading Practitioner Series
	Private Equity Peter Cohen and Jeffrey Solomon have a discussion of their lives and careers in finance and private equity.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Investments and Pension Fund Management Professor Stephen Buser has a conversation with James Oelschlager and uncovers insights into investment management.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Journey from Sports Trainer to Investment Banker Fisher MBA alumnus Jack Copeland presents topics related to bankruptcy and how it impacts the economy and people's lives.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	A Career in Financial Consulting Elizabeth Ziegler talks about how she got involved in the industry of finance and gives advice to be successful.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	From High Street to Wall Street Ohio State alumnus Andrew Steginsky explains the lessons he's learned on his was way to financial industry success from Columbus, Ohio.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	History of Investment Thought Robert Tattersall presents an abridged version of how the financial industry has been impacted by the thought leaders over the last few decades.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Influence and Decisions Ohio State Alumnus Ric Dillon talks about his career in finance and what it took for him to build businesses and trust in the industry.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	How to Grow a Firm in a Recession Ohio State Alumnus Thomas R. Green, CEO of Lancaster Pollard, discusses how he was able to grow his financial services business in a rough economy.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Building a Culture of Success Greg A. Tunney, President and CEO of RG Barry Corporation, explains how his company builds employee loyalty and encourages engagement throughout.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Career Path - A Winding Journey Charles Webb explains how he has become an accountant and an entrepreneur. Charles shares his insights into how he became successful.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	The Importance of Attitude August Cenname and Peter Motta have a conversation about the importance of attitude and how it plays a role in the market and on the job.	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Rod Friedman and Michael Leonard FPL Financial Strategies, LLC	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Dianne Iannarino and John Schoger Voyager Institutional Services, LLC	View video Video will open in a new window.



	Jeff and Joe Mahan Mahan Construction Company	View video Video will open in a new window.


	Alvin Rodack Associate Treasurer, The Ohio State University	View video Video will open in a new window.