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My research interest is empirical corporate finance with a focus on ESG and corporate investment. My job market paper studies the relationship between government contracting and corporate environmental policies. Using a new data set of government contracts, I show that firms that supply government agencies engage in more emission-source reduction activities when government agencies increase their overall preference for "green" suppliers. Analyses using a public procurement reform in European Union provide causal evidence. Additionally, I document stronger effects when firms face higher climate policy uncertainty and external financing dependence. Overall, the results illustrate the economically large impact of government contracting in stimulating firms’ investments in environmentally friendly technologies and production methods.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Finance, University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 1 Jul 2023
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review