John W. Barry is an assistant professor of finance. His current research examines topics in corporate governance and corporate finance. Prior to joining the faculty at Rice, John earned a Ph.D. in finance from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Before starting his doctoral studies, John was a research assistant at Princeton University and Harvard Business School. He also spent some time teaching English in Spain.

Rice Business Wisdom

Negotiations | Finance

How Do Firms Actually Use Hurdle Rates?

New research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.

CEO Compensation | Finance

The Hidden Forces Behind CEO Pay

Professor John Barry’s research offers a fresh perspective on executive compensation.