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Does stock market liberalization restrain corporate misconduct: Evidence from research and development manipulation
This paper investigates the impact of stock market liberalization on corporate research and development (R&D) manipulation, using data from China's A-share listed firms between 2009 and 2023 and leveraging the Mainland–Hong Kong Stock Connect Program as a quasi-natural experiment. The results show that stock market liberalization significantly reduces firms' engagement in R&D manipulation. This mitigating effect appears to stem from reduced agency costs, improved information transparency, and heightened external monitoring. Cross-sectional analyses further reveal that the effect of liberalization varies depending on investor sentiment, analyst coverage, and industry characteristics. Overall, the study provides new insights into how stock market liberalization can help emerging markets address corporate misconduct.
期刊介绍:
The International Review of Financial Analysis (IRFA) is an impartial refereed journal designed to serve as a platform for high-quality financial research. It welcomes a diverse range of financial research topics and maintains an unbiased selection process. While not limited to U.S.-centric subjects, IRFA, as its title suggests, is open to valuable research contributions from around the world.