Jessen L. Hobson
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Jessen L. Hobson is a leading scholar in experimental accounting research, whose work illuminates how market design and behavioral biases shape auditing and financial reporting. Her most-cited paper, "The Presence and Effect of the Winner's Curse in the Market for Audit Services" (2019), demonstrates that audit markets function like common-value procurement auctions, where auditors generate private cost estimates before pricing. Through rigorous experimental methods, Hobson reveals how the winner's curse—where winning bidders systematically overpay—distorts audit pricing and quality, a finding with profound implications for regulatory oversight and market efficiency. With 7 citations on this seminal work, her research bridges economic theory and real-world audit practice, offering critical insights for policymakers and practitioners. Hobson’s contributions extend to behavioral accounting, where she explores how cognitive biases affect professional judgment. Her work is widely recognized for its methodological precision and practical relevance, making her a vital voice in understanding the hidden dynamics of audit markets. For students and researchers, Hobson’s research is essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the intersection of experimental economics, auditing, and market failures.
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