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The impact of ESG performance on the perception of economic policy uncertainty: Evidence from China

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  • Long, Rui
  • Fan, Zhaobin

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In the context of escalating economic policy uncertainty and a growing focus on firm ESG practices in China, this study investigates the impact of firms’ ESG performance on their perception of economic policy uncertainty (EPU). The empirical analysis draws on the data from the listed companies in China over the period 2009–2022. The results reveal that enhancing ESG performance can significantly mitigating firms’ EPU perception through strengthening internal control, stabilizing external financing, and improving supply chain resilience. Moreover, this study suggests that the effect of ESG performance is particularly pronounced among firms situated in less marketized regions and those with weak market power. Further analysis finds an increasing marginal impact of ESG performance on firms’ perceived EPU, and suggests a positive correlation between reduced EPU perception and increased investment expenditure within firms, particularly focusing on the implementation of long-term growth strategies.

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  • Long, Rui & Fan, Zhaobin, 2025. "The impact of ESG performance on the perception of economic policy uncertainty: Evidence from China," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 85(C), pages 1456-1474.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:85:y:2025:i:c:p:1456-1474
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2025.02.008
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    Keywords

    ESG performance; Economic policy uncertainty; Firm perception; China;
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    JEL classification:

    • G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance
    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • D21 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Firm Behavior: Theory
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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