Abstract
AbstractThis paper analyzes the impact of entrepreneurs’ preferences (impatience and risk attitudes) on firms’ propensity to invest in both general and digital technologies. Using data from the Rilevazione su Imprese e Lavoro (RIL) survey, conducted on a representative sample of Italian firms, we find that impatience significantly reduces the likelihood of adopting digital investments, even when controlling for risk preferences. To address potential endogeneity and simultaneity concerns, we implement an instrumental variable (IV) strategy, exploiting exogenous variation from exposure to earthquakes. The findings remain robust and highlight the crucial role of impatience in shaping investment decisions, particularly in digital technologies.
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