This paper describes the use of the Faff (2015) pitching template to formulate a research concept into a formal research proposal. It outlines our experience in applying the various sections of the pitch template and the challenges experienced in doing so. Overall the adoption of the pitch...

This pitch research letter (PRL) applies the pitch template developed by Faff (2015a) to an academic project in corporate finance; that is, corporate governance and market microstructure, namely, stock liquidity for Australian firms. The pitch template is useful in identifying the core elements...

This pitch letter refers to the template developed by Faff (2015a) for pitching research, mainly designed for novice researchers. This template facilitates putting research ideas together in a structured manner, instead of using a multipage document. In this pitch, I use the template in a...

Destination presents a set of different organizations and individuals who can work towards realising the same objectives or their objectives can be diametrically opposed. Harmonisation of such objectives in a unique strategic development of the entire destination is usually taken over by...

This paper presents the performance analysis of an extensive rooftop greenery system (green roof) in buildings in the Australian Subtropical climate, both experimentally and computationally. The impact of green roof systems on building thermal performance, energy consumption and energy savings...

The cornerstone of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) lies with its beta. The question of whether or not beta is dead has attracted great attention from academics and practitioners in the last 50 years or so, and the debate is still ongoing. Many empirical studies have been conducted to test...