DOAJ Open Access 2022

Thinking of peace when rich: The effect of industry growth on corporate risk-taking

Xiangting Kong Jinsong Tan Jingxin Zhang

Abstrak

We investigate the unique role and mechanisms of industry growth in firms’ risk-taking policies. We find that industry growth is negatively associated with corporate risk-taking, consistent with the prospect theory that a high-growth industry gives firms a superior external environment, which may cause them to refrain from corporate risk-taking as in the saying “thinking of peace when rich.” This correlation is stronger for product market leaders, industries encouraged by industry policies and industries that receive more government support. Firms reduce risk-taking through various corporate policies, including long-term, high-value investments, operational efficiency and cash holdings in response to high industry growth. Overall, our results are consistent with industry growth negatively affecting corporate risk-taking.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Accounting. Bookkeeping

Penulis (3)

Xiangting Kong

Jinsong Tan

Jingxin Zhang

Format Sitasi

APA MLA BibTeX

Kong, X., Tan, J., Zhang, J. (2022). Thinking of peace when rich: The effect of industry growth on corporate risk-taking. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjar.2022.100225

Akses Cepat

PDF tidak tersedia langsung

Cek di sumber asli →

Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.1016/j.cjar.2022.100225

Informasi Jurnal

Tahun Terbit: 2022
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1016/j.cjar.2022.100225
Akses: Open Access ✓