Dr. Jarrad Harford

Professor

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Biography

Jarrad Harford is a Professor specializing in Finance and Business Economics at the University of Washington. He has held this position since 2001 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon from 1997 to 2001. His research interests encompass business valuation, corporate finance, corporate governance, dividend payout policy, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Harford's academic credentials include a PhD and MS from the University of Rochester, obtained in 1998 and 1996 respectively, and a BS from Pennsylvania State University in 1993. He has received several awards for his teaching excellence, including the Undergraduate Professor of the Year in Finance multiple times, and the ISMBA Excellence in Teaching Award. Additionally, he has been recognized with the Dean's Faculty Research Award and the William Helen Fowler Endowment Special Achievement in Finance. Harford’s current research includes topics such as the economic effects of political polarization and analyses of mergers through conference call transcripts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Positions held in the Department of Finance and Business Economics.

Assistant Professor Finance

1997-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Oregon •

Awards

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Undergraduate Professor of the Year

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Interfraternity / Panhellenic Council Teaching Excellence Award

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William Helen Fowler Endowment Special Achievement Finance

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Dean's Faculty Research Award

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ISMBA Excellence in Teaching Award

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Wells Fargo Faculty Award Undergraduate Teaching

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Dean's Junior Faculty Research Award

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.