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VAT credit refund policy and corporate risk-taking: Evidence from China
Based on the data of A-share listed companies from 2013 to 2021, this paper investigates the impact of the value-added tax (VAT) credit refund policy on corporate risk-taking. The findings indicate that the VAT credit refund policy significantly enhances corporate risk-taking. Mechanism tests indicate that this policy promotes corporate risk-taking by alleviating financing constraints, improving innovation capabilities, and enhancing ESG performance. Furthermore, the effect of the VAT credit refund policy on corporate risk-taking is more pronounced for enterprises located in regions with better business environments, in eastern regions, and among non-state-owned enterprises.
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