Paul Healy
About Paul Healy
Paul Healy is a Professor who has conducted extensive research on market competition and earnings management, contributing to the understanding of accounting profitability and its persistence globally.
Work at Harvard Business School
Paul Healy holds a position as a Professor at Harvard Business School. His role involves teaching and conducting research in the fields of accounting and business management. Healy's academic contributions focus on various aspects of market competition and earnings management, which are integral to understanding financial performance in different contexts.
Education and Expertise
Paul Healy studied at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School from 1978 to 1983, completing a five-year program. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and accounting principles, which he applies in both his teaching and research endeavors.
Research Contributions
Healy has made significant contributions to research on market competition and earnings management. His work includes co-authoring a study that examines the persistence of accounting profitability across various countries. This research provides insights into how accounting practices and profitability are influenced by market dynamics.
Focus Areas in Research
Healy's research explores the effects of earnings management on accounting returns. He has also investigated cross-country differences in product, capital, and labor market competition. Additionally, he works on understanding how country-specific factors contribute to mean reversion in accounting returns, highlighting the interplay between national contexts and financial performance.