Research on the Influence of Firm Economic Policy Uncertainty Perception on the Level of Firm Risk Taking
Abstract
Risk-taking level is a key factor determining corporate performance and growth rate. Moderate risk-taking contributes to the maximization of corporate value and high-quality economic development. However, corporate risk decisions are highly reliant on the anticipation of the macroeconomic environment. Current research often assumes that firms have a consistent perception of external uncertainties and employs national-level indicators to measure economic policy uncertainty. This paper innovatively approaches from the perspective of firm-level perception of economic policy uncertainty, taking into account perception heterogeneity, and delves into its impact on corporate risk-taking levels. It aims to enrich theoretical and empirical research in the field that combines macro and micro perspectives, providing decision-making references for government and corporate departments. Subsequently, hypotheses are proposed, and using China's Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies as the research subjects, this paper empirically examines the impact of the perception of economic policy uncertainty on corporate risk-taking levels and explores the mediating role of corporate investment. Based on the above conclusions, this paper puts forward policy recommendations from the perspectives of government policy formulation and implementation, the disclosure of firms' perception of economic policy uncertainty, investment decisions, and internal governance. This study enriches research in the field that integrates macro and micro perspectives, offering insights for the country to formulate long-term and stable economic policies and providing valuable references for firms to understand uncertainty and maintain appropriate risk-taking levels.
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PDFDOI: https://doi.org/10.22158/mmse.v8n2p11
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