A critical look at teaching and doing research in finance

Abstract

This paper aims to provide a critical analysis of finance, focusing on its development as both an economic and managerial discipline, its theoretical aspects, and the structure of finance modules designed for students, future professionals, and securities portfolio managers. From a methodological viewpoint, a literature review is conducted by examining the most trustworthy bibliographic sources before reflecting on the challenges of research and teaching in finance. The main conclusions suggest the need for reform in educational programs through an interdisciplinary approach to financial science that integrates knowledge from sociology, psychology, and economics.