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The effect of political turnover on corporate ESG performance: Evidence from China
Chao Yang1, Wenhan Hao2, Di Song3
1School of Accountancy, Beijing Wuzi University, Beijing, China.
Abstract:
This paper aims to investigate the effect of political turnover on corporate ESG performance in China. By analyzing data from Chinese A-share-listed companies between 2010 and 2020, we have discovered that changes in the municipal party committee secretary or the mayor of the prefecture-level city where a firm is located have a detrimental effect on corporate ESG performance. Compared with the change of the party committee, the change of mayor has a more pronounced negative impact on ESG performance. The reason behind this negative effect is primarily attributed to policy uncertainty, which leads to a decrease in governmental subsidies and an increase in ineffective under-investment by companies, consequently resulting in decreased corporate ESG performance. Furthermore, we have also observed that the adverse influence of political turnover on corporate ESG performance is relatively mitigated in SOEs, politically connected firms, and tertiary industries. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between political uncertainty and corporate behavior, particularly in emerging markets.
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