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Does local corruption affect IPO underpricing? Evidence from China

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  • Wang, Xin
  • Song, Di

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This study investigates the impact of local corruption on IPO underpricing. We find that compared to firms located in regions with low corruption, firms located in regions with high corruption exhibit higher IPO underpricing. In cross-sectional analysis, we find that high-reputation underwriters and auditors can attenuate the positive relationship between local corruption and IPO underpricing. In addition, we find that the positive relationship between local corruption and IPO underpricing is confined to non-state owned firms. Our study contributes to the literature on the consequences of corruption and the determinants of IPO underpricing.

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  • Wang, Xin & Song, Di, 2021. "Does local corruption affect IPO underpricing? Evidence from China," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 73(C), pages 127-138.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:73:y:2021:i:c:p:127-138
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2021.01.007
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    Keywords

    Local corruption; Information transparency; Agency problem; IPO underpricing;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading

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