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摘要
本研究以 2006 年至 2020 年在深圳和上海证券交易所上市的中国 A 股公司为样本,研究了新秀独立董事(RIDs)与公司现金持有量之间的关系。我们进一步研究了经济政策不确定性对这种关联的调节作用。我们的研究结果表明,新秀独立董事的存在与企业现金持有量呈显著正相关,而经济政策的不确定性放大了这种关系。重要的是,我们还证明,在中国,拥有新秀独立董事的企业在做出现金持有决策时,其经营业绩会有所改善。研究还发现,具有更大发展机遇的公司往往更青睐新秀独立董事,因为他们能带来对利用这些机遇至关重要的新视角,从而提高现金持有量。为确保研究结果的稳健性,我们采用了多种先进的计量经济学技术,包括替代替代指标、反向因果关系检验、两阶段最小二乘法、倾向得分匹配和熵平衡。基于我们的研究结果,我们建议中国的股东认真考虑RID在其治理结构中的作用,因为RID能有效监督公司管理层并有助于保护股东利益。
New blood brings change: Exploring the link between rookie independent directors and corporate cash holdings
This study examines the relationship between rookie independent directors (RIDs) and corporate cash holdings, using a sample of Chinese A-share firms listed on the Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges from 2006 to 2020. We further investigate the moderating effect of economic policy uncertainty on this association. Our results reveal that the presence of rookie independent directors is positively and significantly related to corporate cash holdings, and that economic policy uncertainty amplifies this relationship. Importantly, we also demonstrate that firms with rookie independent directors exhibit improved operating performance when making cash holding decisions in the Chinese context. The study also finds that firms with greater growth opportunities tend to prefer RIDs, who bring new perspectives essential for leveraging these opportunities, leading to enhanced cash holdings. To ensure the robustness of our findings, we employ a variety of advanced econometric techniques, including alternative proxies, tests for reverse causality, two-stage least squares, propensity score matching, and entropy balancing. Based on our results, we recommend that shareholders in China carefully consider the role of RIDs in their governance structure, as they effectively monitor firm management and contribute to the protection of shareholder interests.
期刊介绍:
Long Range Planning (LRP) is an internationally renowned journal specializing in the field of strategic management. Since its establishment in 1968, the journal has consistently published original research, garnering a strong reputation among academics. LRP actively encourages the submission of articles that involve empirical research and theoretical perspectives, including studies that provide critical assessments and analysis of the current state of knowledge in crucial strategic areas. The primary user base of LRP primarily comprises individuals from academic backgrounds, with the journal playing a dual role within this community. Firstly, it serves as a platform for the dissemination of research findings among academic researchers. Secondly, it serves as a channel for the transmission of ideas that can be effectively utilized in educational settings. The articles published in LRP cater to a diverse audience, including practicing managers and students in professional programs. While some articles may focus on practical applications, others may primarily target academic researchers. LRP adopts an inclusive approach to empirical research, accepting studies that draw on various methodologies such as primary survey data, archival data, case studies, and recognized approaches to data collection.