Profile
Guosong Xu is an Associate Professor of Finance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. His research interests lie in the area of corporate finance, climate finance, and political economics. Personal website: https://guosongxu.github.io/
Publications
Article (8)
Academic (8)
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Fich, E., & Xu, G. (2025). Do salient climatic risks affect shareholder voting? Review of Finance, 29(2), 567-602. https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfaf003
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De Vito, A., Jacob, M., Schindler, D., & Xu, G. (2025). How do corporate tax hikes affect investment allocation within multinationals? Review of Finance, 29(2), 531-565. https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfaf006/7978928, https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfaf006
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Xu, G. (2024). News Bias in Financial Journalists’ Social Networks. Journal of Accounting Research, 62(4), 1145-1182. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-679X.12560
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Ahmad, M. F., Aktas, N., Cumming, D., & Xu, G. (2024). Board reforms and M&A performance: international evidence. Journal of International Business Studies, 55(5), 616-637. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-023-00674-3
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Xu, G., & Fich, E. (2023). Assimilation Effects in Financial Markets. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 58(7), 2890-2927. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022109022001168
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Aktas, N., Boone, A., Witkowski, A., Xu, G., & Yurtoglu, B. (2020). The Role of Internal M&A Teams in Takeovers. Review of Finance, 25(4), 1047-1087. https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfaa034
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Aktas, N., Boone, A., Witkowski, A., Xu, G., & Yurtoglu, B. (2020). The Role of Internal M&A Teams in Takeovers. Review of Finance, 25(4). https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfaa034
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Xu, G., Aktas, N., & Yurtoglu, B. (2018). “She Is Mine”: Determinants and Value Effects of Early Announcements in Takeovers. Journal of Corporate Finance, 50, 180-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2018.03.007
Activities
Additional positions (1)
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WHU Otto Beisheim School of ManagementStart date approval: 12 Mar 2026End date approval: 09 Apr 2026Place: DÜSSELDORFDescription: Temporary teaching a course Climate Finance
Courses
Mergers and acquisitions
- Study year: 2025/2026
- Code: BMME025
Past courses
Finance for non-Financials
- Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
- Code: B3MIN1051
Financing Strategy
- Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
- Code: B3T6102
Featured in the media
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Wealthy Donors Now More Able To Sway Political Decision-Making To Suit The Interests Of The Affluent, Research Reveals
Dr Guosong Xu from RSM with Ilona Babenko from Arizona State University and Viktar Fedaseyeu of China Europe International Business School explored the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which increased…
Monday, 2 December 2024 -
Green firms secretly donate more money to support anti-climate politicians
Dr. Guosong Xu from RSM researched the political implications of corporate environment engagement and how climate-related political activism affects firm value.
Thursday, 17 March 2022 -
It’s a book of Investor beliefs and corporate climate policies
The following article is written by Dr. Guosong Xu, Assistant Professor of Finance at RSM.
Monday, 15 November 2021 -
Why Canadian funds may be more likely to back eco initiatives
This article discusses research by Guosong Xu, Professor of Finance at RSM, as it highlights a large disconnect between actions taken by some corporations and mutual fund managers who hold significant voting power. …
Friday, 15 October 2021 -
The impact of austerity policies in a country can be felt across its borders
An article adressing that investment and employment can drop sharply even in countries that do not curtail public spending. The article is co-written by Guosong Xu, an assistant professor of finance at Erasmus University’s RSM…
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
Featured on RSM Discovery
New research reveals how mega-donors’ political contributions impact US legislators' voting patterns, aligning policies with wealthy interests and deepening inequality. Learn more.
