Stephen Peters
Lecturer of Finance
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Educational Background
- PhD, Finance, Indiana University, 1994
- BS, Finance, University of Nebraska, 1988
Positions Held
- Lecturer, University of Illinois, 2012 to present
- Assistant Professor, Kansas State University, 2002-2007
- Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, 2000-2002
- Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, 1998-2000,2007-2012
- Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut, 1994-1998
- Instructor, Indiana University, 1993-1994
- Associate Instructor, Indiana University, 1988-1993
Recent Publications
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. Forthcoming. Self-Selection and Discrimination in Credit Markets. Real Estate Economics, 33 (2).
Other Publications
Articles
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (2005). Protection for Whom? Regulation, 28 (4).
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (2004). Protection for Whom? Creditor Conflict and Bankruptcy. American Law & Economic Review, 6 (2).
- Peters, S. (2002). Mortgage Scoring Models and the Myth of Overrides. Federal Reserve System Credit Scoring Committee, (5).
- Peters, S., Schmid Klein, L., & O'Brien, T. (2002). Debt vs. Equity and Asymmetric Information: A Review. Financial Review, 37 (3).
- Peters, S., & Ferguson, M. (2000). Is Lending Discrimination Always Costly. Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, 21 (1).
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (1999). Why is Mortgage Discrimination Illegal? A Fresh Look at the Mortgage Discrimination Debate. Regulation, 22 (4).
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (1998). Beneath the Rhetoric: Clarifying the Debate on Mortgage Lending Discrimination. Economic Review, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 34 (4).
- Peters, S., & Ferguson, M. (1997). Cultural Affinity and Lending Discrimination: The Impact of Underwriting Errors and Credit Risk Distribution on Applicant Denial Rates. Journal of Financial Services Research, 11 (1/2).
- Peters, S., & Ferguson, M. (1995). What Constitutes Evidence of Discrimination in Lending? Journal of Finance, 50 (2).
Presentations
- Peters, S. (2003). Self-Selection and Discrimination in Credit Markets. Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics.
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (2003). Self-Selection and Discrimination in Credit Markets. Retail Credit Conference-BANFF.
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (2002). Protection for Whom? Creditor Conflicts and Bankruptcy. Financial Management Association.
- Peters, S., & Longhofer, S. (2002). Protection for Whom? Creditor Conflicts and Bankruptcy. Financial Management Association.
- Peters, S. (1999). But I Know It When I See It: An Economic Analysis of Vague Rules. Econometric Society Winter Meetings.
- Peters, S. (1999). Protection for Whom? Creditor Conflicts and Bankruptcy. Colorado Summer Finance Conference.
- Peters, S. (1999). Protection for Whom? Creditor Conflicts and Bankruptcy. Colorado Summer Finance Conference.
- Peters, S. (1998). Is Lending Discrimination Always Costly? American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association.
- Peters, S. (1998). Self-Selection and Discrimination in Credit Markets. American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association.
- Peters, S. (1996). A Symmetric-Information Model of Credit Rationing. European Finance Association.
- Peters, S. (1996). But I Know It When I See It: Asymmetric Information, Reputation, and Vague Rules in the Regulation of Financial Markets. Western Finance Association.
- Peters, S. (1996). Cultural Affinity and Lending Discrimination: The Impact of Underwriting Errors and Credit Risk Distribution on Applicant Denial Rates. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
- Peters, S. (1995). A Rationale for the Functional Separation of Qualitative Asset Transformation Services in Banking. Western Finance Association.
- Peters, S. (1995). Loan Denial and Default Rates: What Can They Tell Us About Lending Discrimination? Eastern Finance Association.
- Peters, S. (1993). Why are Demand Deposits Sequentially-Service-Constrained and Insured? Journal of Financial Intermediation Symposium on Globalization & the Reform of Financial Institution.
- Peters, S. (1991). The Role of Inside Collateral in Reducing Agency Costs. Eastern Finance Association.
Working Papers
- Peters, S. Discrimination & Favoritism in Professional Sports.".
- Peters, S. Theory & Evidence of 'Fair-Weather Fans' in Professional Sports,".
- Peters, S. Dinner Table Finance," book outline and partial manuscript.
- Peters, S. The Trouble with Anti-Discrimination Laws.
Grants
- Summer Research Grant, Center for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies, 1997,1998
- CIBER Dissertation Grant, Indiana University, 1993
Current Courses
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Financial Markets (FIN 300) Theory and applications associated with the functioning of financial markets to include the conceptual foundations of portfolio theory, risk management, and asset valuation. The stock, money, bond, mortgage, and futures and options markets are examined.
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Mergers and Acquisition (FIN 424) Focuses on identifying ways to increase firm value through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate restructurings. Surveys the drivers of success (failure) in M&A transactions and develop your skills in the design and evaluation of transactions.
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Advanced Corporate Finance (FIN 521) Addresses both the theoretical and applied aspects of firms' financing decisions; topics include capital structure and cost of capital theories; mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts; options, warrants, and convertibles; venture capital and initial public offerings; and pensions.
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