Professor Karen Benson
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Karen Benson

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Background

Karen Benson is the Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation at The University of Queensland. She has held a number of leadership roles at UQ, including Deputy Head of School 2016-2017, Director of Accreditation 2015-2017, and Head of Finance Discipline 2010-2015 in the UQ Business School. Karen was also Deputy President of UQ Academic Board 2018-2019.

Karen's research interests include socially responsible investment, social impact bonds, and student engagement in active learning. Her research has been well received by both practitioners and academics. Karen's work is published in internationally refereed journals including Journal of Banking and Finance, Pacific Basin Finance Journal, and Journal of Business Ethics.

Availability

Professor Karen Benson is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Accounting, auditing and accountability Banking, finance and investment

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University

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53 works between 2002 and 2024
All (53) Journal Article (41) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (5) Other Outputs (6)

1 - 20 of 53 works

2024

Conference Publication

A pedagogical evaluation of an institutional digital assessment platform (DAP): Measuring impact on teaching and learning

Mahon, K., Slade, C., Benson, K., McGrath, D., Lynagh, J., Sheppard, K. and Ahsan, Q. (2024). A pedagogical evaluation of an institutional digital assessment platform (DAP): Measuring impact on teaching and learning. HERDSA Annual Conference 2024, Adelaide, SA Australia, 9-11 July 2024. HERDSA.

A pedagogical evaluation of an institutional digital assessment platform (DAP): Measuring impact on teaching and learning

2024

Other Outputs

Inspera pedagogical evaluation report

Benson, Karen, Slade, Christine, Mahon, Kathleen, McGrath, Dom, Sheppard, Karen, Lynagh, Jacqui and Ahsan, Syed Muhammad Qasim (2024). Inspera pedagogical evaluation report. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Inspera pedagogical evaluation report

2021

Other Outputs

Progressing assessment at UQ: A background paper

Slade, Christine, McGrath, Dominic and Benson, Karen (2021). Progressing assessment at UQ: A background paper.

Progressing assessment at UQ: A background paper

2020

Conference Publication

The future is now as educational developers foster academic integrity in universities

Slade, Christine and Benson, Karen (2020). The future is now as educational developers foster academic integrity in universities. ICED 2020, Zurich, Switzerland, 15-19 June 2020. Zurich, Switzerland: ETH.

The future is now as educational developers foster academic integrity in universities

2020

Other Outputs

Reflections on academic integrity and academic development during COVID-19 at the University of Queensland, Australia

Slade, Christine and Benson, Karen (2020). Reflections on academic integrity and academic development during COVID-19 at the University of Queensland, Australia. Albany, NY, United States: ICAI.

Reflections on academic integrity and academic development during COVID-19 at the University of Queensland, Australia

2020

Other Outputs

Taking contract cheating seriously: institutional-student partnership for action

Slade, Christine, Benson, Karen, Adams, Peter, Franklin, Craig, van roo Douglas, Ethan and Evans, Rowan (2020). Taking contract cheating seriously: institutional-student partnership for action. Atlanta, GA, United States: International Center for Academic Integrity.

Taking contract cheating seriously: institutional-student partnership for action

2020

Journal Article

The exclusive role of centralized fund family management

Hunter, David, Sun, Zhen and Benson, Karen (2020). The exclusive role of centralized fund family management. Journal of Financial Services Research, 58 (2-3), 199-236. doi: 10.1007/s10693-019-00328-2

The exclusive role of centralized fund family management

2019

Journal Article

Death spiral PIPEs: a reconsideration of the evidence

Benson, Karen, Linnenluecke, Martina K., Morrison, David and Rosov, Sviatoslav (2019). Death spiral PIPEs: a reconsideration of the evidence. Accounting and Finance, 60 (4) acfi.12535, 4175-4194. doi: 10.1111/acfi.12535

Death spiral PIPEs: a reconsideration of the evidence

2019

Journal Article

How do 'busy' and 'overlap' directors relate to CEO pay structure and incentives?

Pathan, Shams, Wong, Peh Hwa and Benson, Karen (2019). How do 'busy' and 'overlap' directors relate to CEO pay structure and incentives?. Accounting and Finance, 59 (2), 1341-1382. doi: 10.1111/acfi.12272

How do 'busy' and 'overlap' directors relate to CEO pay structure and incentives?

2018

Journal Article

The enduring and evolving influence of Ball and Brown (1968)

Benson, Karen, Chang, Millicent, Gray, Philip and Wright, Sue (2018). The enduring and evolving influence of Ball and Brown (1968). Australian Journal of Management, 44 (1), 031289621881328-159. doi: 10.1177/0312896218813288

The enduring and evolving influence of Ball and Brown (1968)

2017

Journal Article

Are excess cash holdings more valuable to firms in times of crisis? Financial constraints and governance matters

Chang, Yanhao, Benson, Karen and Faff, Robert (2017). Are excess cash holdings more valuable to firms in times of crisis? Financial constraints and governance matters. Pacific Basin Finance Journal, 45, 157-173. doi: 10.1016/j.pacfin.2016.05.007

Are excess cash holdings more valuable to firms in times of crisis? Financial constraints and governance matters

2017

Journal Article

A specialised volatility index for the new GICS sector - real estate

Mi, Lin, Benson, Karen and Faff, Robert (2017). A specialised volatility index for the new GICS sector - real estate. Economic Modelling, 70, 438-446. doi: 10.1016/j.econmod.2017.08.025

A specialised volatility index for the new GICS sector - real estate

2016

Journal Article

Corrigendum to: A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region (Australian Journal of Management, 40, 1, (36), 10.1177/0312896214565121)

Benson, Karen, Clarkson, Peter M, Smith, Tom and Tutticci, Irene (2016). Corrigendum to: A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region (Australian Journal of Management, 40, 1, (36), 10.1177/0312896214565121). Australian Journal of Management, 41 (4), 660-661. doi: 10.1177/0312896216666613

Corrigendum to: A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region (Australian Journal of Management, 40, 1, (36), 10.1177/0312896214565121)

2016

Journal Article

Reply to ‘So, who really is a “noted author” within the accounting literature? A reflection on Benson et al. (2015)’

Benson, Karen Leigh and Smith, Tom (2016). Reply to ‘So, who really is a “noted author” within the accounting literature? A reflection on Benson et al. (2015)’. Australian Journal of Management, 41 (4), 656-659. doi: 10.1177/0312896216666612

Reply to ‘So, who really is a “noted author” within the accounting literature? A reflection on Benson et al. (2015)’

2016

Journal Article

Political constraints and trading strategy in times of market stress: evidence from the Chinese national social security fund

Li, Yong, Benson, Karen and Faff, Robert (2016). Political constraints and trading strategy in times of market stress: evidence from the Chinese national social security fund. Finance Research Letters, 19, 217-221. doi: 10.1016/j.frl.2016.08.002

Political constraints and trading strategy in times of market stress: evidence from the Chinese national social security fund

2016

Other Outputs

An examination of social benefit bonds: a report prepared for Queensland Treasury Corporation

Benson, Karen L., Humphrey, Jacquelyn and Pullen, Timothy (2016). An examination of social benefit bonds: a report prepared for Queensland Treasury Corporation. Brisbane, Australia:

An examination of social benefit bonds: a report prepared for Queensland Treasury Corporation

2016

Journal Article

Further evidence on idiosyncratic risk and REIT pricing: a cross-country analysis

Mi, Lin, Benson, Karen and Faff, Robert (2016). Further evidence on idiosyncratic risk and REIT pricing: a cross-country analysis. Accounting Research Journal, 29 (1), 34-58. doi: 10.1108/ARJ-07-2013-0048

Further evidence on idiosyncratic risk and REIT pricing: a cross-country analysis

2015

Journal Article

Injecting liquidity into liquidity research

Benson, Karen, Faff, Robert and Smith, Tom (2015). Injecting liquidity into liquidity research. Pacific Basin Finance Journal, 35 (Part B), 533-540. doi: 10.1016/j.pacfin.2015.10.001

Injecting liquidity into liquidity research

2015

Journal Article

Is diversification always optimal?

Humphrey, Jacquelyn E., Benson, Karen L., Low, Rand K.Y. and Lee, Wei-Lun (2015). Is diversification always optimal?. Pacific Basin Finance Journal, 35 (Part B), 521-532. doi: 10.1016/j.pacfin.2015.09.003

Is diversification always optimal?

2015

Journal Article

A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region

Benson, Karen, Clarkson, Peter M., Smith, Tom and Tutticci, Irene (2015). A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region. Australian Journal of Management, 40 (1), 36-88. doi: 10.1177/0312896214565121

A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region

Past funding

  • 2015 - 2016
    Collaborative Research Activities with Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC)
    Queensland Treasury Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Concept videos for BCom students
    Technology-Enhanced Learning Grants
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    The Importance of Being Politically Connected
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Financial Sector Development and Bank Off-Balance Sheet Activities
    Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Surviving financial crises: a study of the Australian Government securities market
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Surviving Financial Crises: A study of the Australian Government Securities Market (administered by Australian National University)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Superannuation Funds: Ensuring the Financial Health of Australians in Retirement
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Socially Responsible Investment Funds: Performance Persistence and Fund Flows
    Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    The Assessment of the Impact of Derivatives on Australian Equity Fund Performance and Risk
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

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