Supervisor bio: Gianluigi’s current research interests are mainly on De-colonising the curriculum in Finance and evaluating and managing heritage assets. Other research interests in Outward Foreign Direct Investment from emerging markets, in particular China; monetary unions in developing countries with special reference to the CFA Franc Zone; determinants and impact of accounting and financial disclosure in the context of emerging markets and Islamic Finance led to publications of good quality research papers in international peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of International Money and Finance, Research in International Business and Finance, International Journal of Accounting, Management International Review, Applied Economics and Economic Modelling and also published an edited book on “Development Finance: Issues and Challenges” (Palgrave).
Email: G.Giorgioni@liverpool.ac.uk
School: Management
Department: Accounting & Finance
Module Code: ULMS201
Suitable for Students Of: The project could be appropriate for a team of TWO students, one with a background in Accounting & Finance and the other with a background in humanities and social sciences like (for instance) Architecture, Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, History and Geography.
However, the project could proceed even with only one student from either background as prior knowledge of accounting, economics and finance, although desirable, is not required.
The project could interest students in archaeology, history, geography and political sciences, and students with a strong interest in the historical development of science and technology. A strong interest in the topic of heritage assets and pedagogical matters would be welcome. Fluency in other languages, in particular non-European ones, although non-essential, would be particularly appreciated.
Desirable experience/requirements: This position is open to all levels of undergraduate students. Prior knowledge of accounting and finance, although desirable, is not, strictly speaking, required. A genuine interest in the topic of heritage assets and de-colonisation, not an interest in enriching the curriculum vitae with research experience per se, would be very welcome and could act as a decisive factor in the interview process.
Places Available: 2 (flexible)
Start Dates: 10/06/2024
Project Length: 4 weeks
Virtual Option: Yes - virtual, hybrid or in-person
Project Description:
Universities hold considerable amounts of valuable assets defined as “heritage”. This creates several potential issues:
(a) Are universities best placed to hold these items?
(b) Are the costs incurred by universities (storage, security, insurance) an appropriate use of income?
(c) Are universities able to offer access and visibility to the public or are the items effectively hidden from the public eye?
(d) Last, but not least, with decolonisation in mind, is it appropriate for universities to hold those items?
The project will entail a thorough search of the financial statements of universities located in the UK to establish how universities account for their holdings of heritage assets as a first step leading to further research.
Additional Requirements: N/A
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