What is it about?
The paper provides empirical insights into the relationships between macroeconomic factors, institutional environment and corporate FF. The results suggest a substantial change in FF across firms. Inflation, institutional quality and banking sector development negatively affect FF, while equity market development has a significant positive impact. Gross domestic product growth was found to be an insignificant predictor of FF.
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Why is it important?
This study adds to the literature showing that not only firm-specific factors affect corporate FF, but country-specific macroeconomic and institutional factors also have a significant effect. It also adds to the literature in the area of corporate FF; this field is in its initial stage, even in developed countries, while, in developing countries, little work has been done.
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The authors of this study believe that it will enable the various stakeholders including finance managers, investors and regulators to make rational decisions.
Yasin Mahmood
International Islamic University
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This page is a summary of: The role of macroeconomic and institutional factors in creating corporate financial flexibility, Management Decision, November 2019, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/md-12-2018-1332.
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