An Interview with 2023 AIB John Fayerweather Eminent Scholar Franklin Allen

Abstract

Franklin Allen was selected as the 2023 John Fayerweather Eminent Scholar of the Year by the Academy of International Business (AIB) Fellows. In this interview, he discusses with AIB Fellow Shaker Zahra major issues related to corporate finance and governance in the context of international business, including issues related to his work in comparative financial systems and development across developed and emerging markets such as the U.S., Europe, China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa. He also discusses the potential impact of digital currencies and climate change, along with providing advice to scholars regarding important elements in selecting research topics.