Unlocking the Power of Meta-Analysis in Finance Research
The article discusses how meta-analysis can help make sense of conflicting results in finance research. Meta-analysis combines data from multiple studies to find patterns and inconsistencies, filtering out biases. While commonly used in other fields like management and economics, it is not widely applied in finance. The article aims to show the benefits of using meta-analysis in finance, present recent examples of its use, and address challenges. By doing so, it hopes to encourage more use of meta-analysis in finance research.