Publications/Papers

Research Publications & Working Papers

• NFI Books – These books are conference proceedings, or written accounts of presentations or policy briefs from NFI-sponsored research events.  Books may also contain topically-related essays by NFI Fellows, affiliated scholars or NFI staff but not presented at NFI events.
• NFI Reports - These reports, most often by NFI staff, synthesize data and information, combine and compare the results of other studies, or offer viewpoints or statements of opinion on issues, in the form of position papers.
• Policy Briefs - These documents identify and analyze a problem for which a public policy action might yield a solution. As a general rule, policy briefs identify the problem and its relationship to the stakeholders, analyze the problem using available qualitative and quantitative data, propose a range of possible solutions, advocate for one particular solution from among the alternatives, and explain its implementation.
• Working Papers - Working papers are research reports, technical papers, discussion papers, and occasional papers, written to help authors articulate and develop new ideas, make a theoretical or practical contribution to an area of research or field of study, and disseminate their work professionally. These papers may include preliminary results of research that are not yet ready for publication in a professional journal or pieces that explore a topical or theoretical or methodological issue. Papers delivered in a public forum may also be published in this series.
• Research@Scott - Some experts argue the financial services industry is at a crossroads and that regulation is poised to move in new directions. Others in the industry argue the financial services sector is mired in regulatory paralysis. Regardless of the perspective, no one can dispute that the industry is likely to be at the center of monetary and fiscal policy debate for years to come. Research@Scott—Financial Services presents provocative, timely research to generate discussion, debate and additional study.

Request for Papers

Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University, invites the submission of research papers and proposals for prospective Fellows. Papers and proposals should be in one of the following four areas:

• Social Security reform and/or retirement income security
• Financial literacy
• Financial sector regulatory reform, including banking, insurance or other areas
• The link between the financial sector and economic development

The non-residential Fellows will be expected to participate in occasional programs at the Institute or elsewhere. Compensation for research projects is competitive. The Institute also anticipates limited full-time research openings in Indianapolis for up to one year. Please indicate your potential interest and availability for such a position in your proposal for the Fellows program.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in economics or finance, academic and/or research experience, and, for full-time appointments, a sabbatical leave for up to one year.

Please send letters of interest, a curriculum vita and details of proposed papers and/or proposals to:

John A. Tatom, PhD
john.tatom@indstate.edu
Director of Research
Networks Financial Institute
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 1175
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Appointments will be made on an ongoing basis so long as openings exist.