DOAJ Open Access 2021

Working capital and R&D smoothing: evidence from the Tel Aviv stock exchange

Ahmad Alkhataybeh

Abstrak

This paper proposes new tests for financing constraints on R&D investment by directly examining the role played by working capital in smoothing the R&D expenditures of firms listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange. It emphasizes the importance of working capital, not only for use but also as a source of funds. The findings offer new evidence for why levels of liquidity are important for R&D-intensive firms. Working capital alleviates the effects of transient finance shocks on the level of R&D, thereby averting the high adjustment costs that accompany changes in R&D.

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Ahmad Alkhataybeh

Format Sitasi

Alkhataybeh, A. (2021). Working capital and R&D smoothing: evidence from the Tel Aviv stock exchange. https://doi.org/10.1080/15140326.2021.1877599

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Informasi Jurnal
Tahun Terbit
2021
Sumber Database
DOAJ
DOI
10.1080/15140326.2021.1877599
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Open Access ✓