James Ryans

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James Ryans is a leading scholar in financial economics, with a primary focus on market microstructure, corporate disclosure, and the use of big data in empirical finance. His most influential work, "Using the EDGAR Log File Data Set" (2017), has garnered 89 citations and stands as a foundational resource for researchers studying investor information acquisition. In this paper, Ryans provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing the SEC’s EDGAR server logs, enabling scholars to track how and when investors access corporate filings. This contribution has revolutionized the field by offering a novel, high-frequency lens into market participants’ behavior, bridging the gap between disclosure theory and real-world data. Beyond this landmark study, Ryans’ research explores how information asymmetry and regulatory filings shape trading dynamics and firm valuation. His work is widely cited for its methodological rigor and practical insights, making him a go-to authority for understanding the intersection of technology, regulation, and financial markets. For students and researchers, Ryans exemplifies how innovative data sets can unlock new questions in empirical finance.