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...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.展开更多
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71972189,71902201,71790603)the National Office for Philosophy and Social Science(Grant No.19FGLB048)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2018A0303130328)the Guangdong Planning Office of Philosophy and Social Science(Grant No.GD18CYJ09)
文摘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.