Abstract
AbstractThis study explored the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on idiosyncratic risk. Referring to an approach used by Pagan and Sossounov, we separated the sample period into up‐market, down‐market, and correction conditions and observed the changes in the influence of CSR on idiosyncratic risk in different market states. The results find that firms with better CSR performance can reduce their idiosyncratic risk. Furthermore, in different market states, CSR can significantly decrease idiosyncratic risk, whereas firms with poorer CSR performance have more idiosyncratic risk. Our findings are beneficial for firms that can use CSR engagement to adjust their business strategy and reduce operational uncertainty. Therefore, CSR engagement can function as a tool for risk management. Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
