Product Market Competition,Economic Policy Uncertainty and Corporate Investment Efficiency
WANG Chen1, LU Chao1, DAI Jing-wen2
1.School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China 2.School of Finance, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100081, China
Abstract:Based on the data of Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2018, this paper empirically examines the relationship between product market competition, economic policy uncertainty and corporate investment efficiency using a fixed effect model. The study shows the following findings: Product market competition and economic policy uncertainty can significantly reduce corporate overinvestment and underinvestment, thereby improving investment efficiency; The stronger the economic policy uncertainty, the more sensitive the enterprises are to the competition pressure in the product market. The product market competition and the economic policy uncertainty interact with each other and work together to improve the investment efficiency of enterprises; Further research shows that product market competition and economic policy uncertainty play a significant role in improving the investment efficiency of state-owned and non-state-owned enterprises, but they are complementary only in non-state-owned enterprises. Therefore, it is suggested that the government should further promote market-oriented reforms and formulate stable and sustainable economic policies, while enterprises should have a better understanding of the trend and development in the market.
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