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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 3d

Check out the latest from the SSRN #blog which includes a list of the top downloaded papers from Q3 2025 on #AI in Finance.

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Top Papers on AI in Finance

This list includes the top downloaded papers on AI in Finance posted in Q1 2025. It also includes the Top 5 Organizations that downloaded the research during this period.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 8m

Flourishing Considerations for #AI

The authors suggest that we should ultimately frame all of our thinking on #AI technologies around flourishing.

Authors: Tyler J. VanderWeele, Jonathan Teubner

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 3h

This article analyzes how misconduct by remarketing agents, #banks, or rate-setting intermediaries—such as rate manipulation—can undermine the integrity of super-integrated derivative contracts tied to #tax-exempt bonds.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 4h

"Smartphone-Integrated THC Detection" by Jinho Park et al. develops a portable, smartphone-based assay with 80x sensitivity for rapid THC detection in saliva, enabling field testing with lab-grade accuracy. spkl.io/63329AVxOZ #POCT #Cannabis #Diagnostics #Research

Smartphone-Integrated Lateral Flow Assay for Robust Detection of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol

SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 19h

"Friction in Racing Tires" by Aditya Mazumder explores how static, kinetic, and rolling friction are harnessed in motorsport to maximize grip, control, and safety at extreme speeds. spkl.io/63320AVxEG #Motorsport #Physics #Engineering #Research

Friction Isn’t Always a Villain: Why Racing Tires Have So Much Grip

SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 21h

This introduction chapter to the 2nd edition of the #Research Handbook on Law and Political Economy tells a history of 'law and political economy'.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 22h

"Game-Generated Data for AI" by Bebbington et al. highlights how gaming data offers rich, untapped resources for training advanced AI, addressing core challenges in causality, reasoning, and multi-agent coordination. spkl.io/63325AVaXl #AI #Gaming #ML #Research

Game-Generated Data: An Untapped Resource for Advanced AI Training

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

Remuneration of #MusicCreators in the Streaming Economy: Findings from Germany

This paper presents an investigation aimed at analyzing the current remuneration of music creators.

Authors: Costas Jana, Patrick Vonderau, Philipp Hacker

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This study analyzes #energy scaling in 324 #Chinese cities from 2005 to 2021, revealing that urban energy consumption generally increases linearly with population.

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#Sustainability

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This study examines a #Medicare #policy that capped per-patient physical therapy spending with exceptions for documented medical need & found the cap reduced spending by 8% without harming patient #health.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

Short answer, it depends! Many of our law eJournals do have editorial curation. Content volume by topic area also varies, and thus impacts time to distribution. Let us know if you have other questions and as always thank you for sharing your work on SSRN!

SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This paper develops a formal model of universalisation in #gametheory, focusing on individuals who evaluate actions by considering what would happen if everyone acted the same.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This essay explores how modern originalists on the U.S. Supreme Court face a dilemma: balancing the goal of limiting #judicial discretion with faithfully interpreting the #Constitution’s original meaning.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This study examines the 2021 hospital price transparency rule's impact in #Florida, finding that it mainly benefits cost-aware patients seeking more affordable care.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

Cancer Survival Disparities in Brazil by Giacomazzi et al. finds significant survival gaps between public and private healthcare for 16 of 19 major cancers, with disparities widening over time. Urgent need for health equity. spkl.io/63324AVY4a #Cancer #HealthDisparities #Brazil

Disparities in Five-Year Overall Survival Between Public and Private Healthcare Systems Across Major Cancers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: The SURVCANCER-RS Study

SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 1d

This essay explores the challenges of determining if inadvertent #negligence is culpable, emphasizing the complexity of integrating moral & psychological insights into #criminallaw.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

What is your #AIagent buying? As autonomous AI agents offer to do your #onlineshopping for you, this study uncovers surprising patterns in their choice behavior.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

Over 60% of nonelderly #Americans rely on employer #healthbenefits, but many employers neglect their ERISA fiduciary duties, potentially fueling higher costs, limited access, & legal risks.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

Shane Goodwin SMU Cox School of Business traces the pivotal shift from New Jersey to Delaware, revealing how #legal infrastructure—not just statutes—shaped long-term dominance in U.S. #corporategovernance.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

This study examines how disclosures of #sustainable investment targets under the #EU SFDR affect mutual fund flows & finds there is a trade-off between #sustainability commitments & performance.

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 2d

New #research from the California Western School of Law which specializes in areas like civil rights, #constitutionallaw, commercial law, #criminallaw, environmental law, intellectual property, & more.

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