Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Sirmans received his PhD from the University of Florida in 2014. Dr. Sirmans specializes in credit risk, global corporate finance, and investments, with a focus on information flow and liquidity. His latest research examines such topics as quantitative investment strategies between credit and equity markets, the impact of sovereign risk on corporate finance, and the global integration of financial markets. Dr. Sirmans's research has been featured in co