Prof.dr. James ThewissenFinance · Language · Intelligence

Professor of Finance

Prof.dr.James
Thewissen.

UCLouvain — Shanghai University

Words move markets.
I study how, when and why.

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Prof.dr. James Thewissen
Finance. Language. Intelligence.
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Research with depth. Decisions with conviction.48 publications & research outputs ↗Award-winning research ↗

The perspective

Beyond the numbers.
Into the meaning.

Financial decisions begin with information. Some of the most consequential information is written in words.

I study the language of companies and entrepreneurs, uncovering how narratives shape investor decisions, financing and sustainability. I bring that evidence into research, teaching and the way organizations report.

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Research

Empirical research at the intersection of language, finance and real-world impact.

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Teaching

Engaging courses in finance, from theory to real-world applications.

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Consulting

Textual analysis and evidence-based advice for organizations and investors.

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Impact

Connecting academic evidence with policy and a more sustainable economy.

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Research published in leading journals

My research appears in leading journals in finance, accounting and entrepreneurship, including journals in the Financial Times 50 and journals rated ABS 4*.

Journal of Business VenturingFinancial Times 50 · ABS 4*Journal of Corporate FinanceStrategic Entrepreneurship JournalFinancial Times 50Entrepreneurship Theory and PracticeFinancial Times 50 · ABS 4*The European Journal of FinanceBusiness Strategy and the EnvironmentAbacus

Financial Times research ranking list · ABS ratings: Academic Journal Guide 2024

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One question.
Many perspectives.

How does language influence decisions? Choose a lens to explore the evidence.

Corporate disclosure

What is a company really saying?

Tone, incentives and narrative choices can change how investors interpret corporate news. My research examines the information behind the words.

10-K filings · Earnings press releases · Disclosure tone

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Selected research

Ideas tested.
Evidence published.

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Research recognition · CRC2026

Co-author of Time Will Tell — Best PhD Paper Award, Santiago, Chile.

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Research data & analytical resources

ESG. ICOs.
Crowdfunding.

I maintain ESG, ICO and crowdfunding datasets to study corporate disclosure, entrepreneurial financing and investor decisions.

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An international perspective

Bridging language and finance for a more informed world.

I study how language shapes financial markets and corporate behavior, teach the next generation of finance professionals, and help organizations turn text into insight.

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Bring a challenge. Build the evidence.

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