Anat Admati

Anat Admati is primarily a financial economics theorist. Her research focuses on issues related to the dissemination of information in financial markets. She has written, in particular, on trading patterns in markets where some investors may have private information, and on markets where information is sold, e.g., through newsletters or active mutual funds. She also has studied portfolio performance measurement, venture capital contracting, and the desirability of setting disclosure standards for firms. Most recently, her research interests focus on corporate governance, and she has written particularly on the role of large shareholders.