Christopher M. James

11.4k total citations · 3 hit papers
110 papers, 8.2k citations indexed

About

Christopher M. James is a scholar working on Finance, Accounting and Economics and Econometrics. According to data from OpenAlex, Christopher M. James has authored 110 papers receiving a total of 8.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 89 papers in Finance, 80 papers in Accounting and 32 papers in Economics and Econometrics. Recurrent topics in Christopher M. James's work include Corporate Finance and Governance (70 papers), Banking stability, regulation, efficiency (69 papers) and Housing Market and Economics (24 papers). Christopher M. James is often cited by papers focused on Corporate Finance and Governance (70 papers), Banking stability, regulation, efficiency (69 papers) and Housing Market and Economics (24 papers). Christopher M. James collaborates with scholars based in United States, Türkiye and Canada. Christopher M. James's co-authors include Joel F. Houston, Mark J. Flannery, James A. Brickley, Cem Demiroglu, Peggy Wier, Charles J. Hadlock, Michael D. Ryngaert, Jason Karceski, Robert M. Mooradian and David T. Brown and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Finance, Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Financial Economics.

In The Last Decade

Christopher M. James

107 papers receiving 7.3k citations

Hit Papers

Some evidence on the uniqueness of bank loans 1984 2026 1998 2012 1987 1984 1996 400 800 1.2k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Some evidence on the uniqueness of bank loans
    1987 1.2k citations Christopher M. James Journal of Financial Economics profile →
  2. The Effect of Interest Rate Changes on the Common Stock Returns of Financial Institutions
    1984 588 citations Mark J. Flannery, Christopher M. James The Journal of Finance profile →
  3. Bank Information Monopolies and the Mix of Private and Public Debt Claims
    1996 565 citations Joel F. Houston, Christopher M. James The Journal of Finance profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Christopher M. James United States 40 6.2k 6.1k 2.8k 1.0k 484 110 8.2k
Erik Stafford United States 19 3.7k 0.6× 4.4k 0.7× 2.0k 0.7× 1.4k 1.3× 353 0.7× 30 5.9k
Owen Lamont United States 27 4.9k 0.8× 4.5k 0.7× 3.2k 1.2× 1.3k 1.2× 934 1.9× 38 7.0k
Alan J. Marcus United States 30 3.7k 0.6× 4.2k 0.7× 1.7k 0.6× 1.3k 1.3× 250 0.5× 98 5.8k
Martijn Cremers United States 35 4.3k 0.7× 4.2k 0.7× 2.0k 0.7× 1.2k 1.1× 448 0.9× 119 6.3k
William F. Maxwell United States 29 3.8k 0.6× 5.3k 0.9× 1.6k 0.6× 1.7k 1.7× 219 0.5× 49 6.8k
Jonathan Berk United States 25 4.3k 0.7× 3.3k 0.6× 2.4k 0.9× 866 0.8× 451 0.9× 54 5.3k
Steven A. Sharpe United States 22 3.5k 0.6× 2.9k 0.5× 2.1k 0.7× 668 0.6× 657 1.4× 69 4.6k
K.C. John Wei Hong Kong 36 4.4k 0.7× 4.3k 0.7× 2.3k 0.8× 1.4k 1.4× 508 1.0× 160 6.4k
Richard W. Sias United States 23 4.5k 0.7× 3.7k 0.6× 2.4k 0.9× 526 0.5× 267 0.6× 67 5.5k
Gustavo Grullon United States 29 3.2k 0.5× 5.2k 0.9× 1.7k 0.6× 1.9k 1.8× 274 0.6× 56 6.2k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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James, Christopher M., et al.. (2025). Variable deposit betas and bank exposure to interest rate risk. Journal of Financial Intermediation. 62. 101147–101147. 2 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M., et al.. (2023). Contracting Costs, Covenant-Lite Lending, and Reputational Capital. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. 59(7). 3376–3415. 1 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M., et al.. (2021). Time is money: Real effects of relationship lending in a crisis. Journal of Banking & Finance. 133. 106283–106283. 10 indexed citations
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Demiroglu, Cem, et al.. (2021). Why are commercial loan rates so sticky? The effect of private information on loan spreads. Journal of Financial Economics. 143(2). 959–972. 1 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M.. (2016). The Technology of Risk and Return: Comment. American Economic Review. 71(3). 485–490. 1 indexed citations
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Demiroglu, Cem & Christopher M. James. (2011). How Important is Having Skin in the Game? Originator-Sponsor Affiliation and Losses on Mortgage-Backed Securities. SSRN Electronic Journal. 28 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M.. (2010). Mortgage-backed securities: how important is "skin in the game"?. FRB SF weekly letter. 6 indexed citations
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Demiroglu, Cem & Christopher M. James. (2010). The role of private equity group reputation in LBO financing. Journal of Financial Economics. 96(2). 306–330. 42 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M.. (2009). Credit market conditions and the use of bank lines of credit. FRB SF weekly letter. 3 indexed citations
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Demiroglu, Cem, et al.. (2009). Credit Market Conditions and the Value of Banking Relationships for Private Firms. SSRN Electronic Journal. 6 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M. & Jason Karceski. (2006). Strength of analyst coverage following IPOs. Journal of Financial Economics. 82(1). 1–34. 75 indexed citations
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Houston, Joel F. & Christopher M. James. (1996). Bank Information Monopolies and the Mix of Private and Public Debt Claims. The Journal of Finance. 51(5). 1863–1889. 565 indexed citations breakdown →
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James, Christopher M., et al.. (1995). Financial management and policy in Australia. Prentice Hall eBooks. 10 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M. & Clifford W. Smith. (1994). Studies in financial institutions - commercial banks. McGraw-Hill eBooks. 3 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M.. (1994). When Do Banks Take Equity? An Analysis of Bank Loan Restructurings and the Role of Public Debt. 17 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M., et al.. (1990). Financial management & policy in Australia. Prentice Hall eBooks. 1 indexed citations
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James, Christopher M.. (1987). Are bank loans special. FRB SF weekly letter. 3 indexed citations
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Ungson, Gerardo R., Christopher M. James, & Barry H. Spicer. (1985). THE EFFECTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES ON ORGANIZATIONS IN WOOD PRODUCTS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY/ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES.. Academy of Management Journal. 28(2). 426–445. 39 indexed citations
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Flannery, Mark J. & Christopher M. James. (1984). The Effect of Interest Rate Changes on the Common Stock Returns of Financial Institutions. The Journal of Finance. 39(4). 1141–1141. 124 indexed citations
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Dietrich, Jason & Christopher M. James. (1983). Regulation and the Determination of Bank Capital Changes: A Note. The Journal of Finance. 38(5). 1651–1658. 34 indexed citations

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