Journal of Corporate Finance Vol. 77 2022
Stakeholder preference and strategic corporate social responsibility
Abstract
This paper investigates the role of stakeholder preference on corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. Using a staggered difference-in-difference approach, we show that Indian firms increase CSR expenses when trade restrictions (Antidumping) are initiated against competing Chinese exports from countries with a high stakeholder preference for CSR. However, when these shocks emanate from countries with a lower stakeholder preference, CSR expenses remain unchanged. Capital expenditure and R&D of Indian firms increase following AD shocks, irrespective of their country of origin. Finally, CSR increases firm value only when the demand shocks originate from countries with a higher CSR preference. Collectively, we provide evidence for consumer-driven CSR strategies.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2022.102286
- Volume
- 77
- Pages
- 102286
- Language
- en
- Sources
- openalex crossref bibtex:phds-export.bib