# Henry Kaufman Initiative

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##  Henry Kaufman Initiative in Financial History

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The Henry Kaufman Initiative builds on Stern's rich legacy in financial history by sponsoring research, hosting seminars and visiting scholars, and coordinating the teaching of financial history across the school.

**About Dr. Henry Kaufman**
The Henry Kaufman Initiative in Financial History is named for Dr. Henry Kaufman (ARTS '48, PhD '58), president of Henry Kaufman & Company, Inc., an investment management and economic and financial consulting firm, and a generous supporter of NYU and of NYU Stern, and who holds a steadfast belief in the power of research and teaching. [Read more](/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/henry-kaufman-initiative/people/dr-henry-kaufman "Dr. Henry Kaufman")

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###  Research

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###  Teaching

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###  Events

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##  Viral Acharya

Co-director of the NYU Stern Henry Kaufman Initiative in Financial History
C.V. Starr Professor of Economics

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##  Bruce Tuckman

Co-director of the NYU Stern Henry Kaufman Initiative in Financial History
Clinical Professor of Finance

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