Managerial Myopia and Long-Term Investment: Evidence from China

Qilong Cao (), Meng Ju, Jinglei Li and Changbao Zhong ()
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Qilong Cao: Wu Jinglian School of Economics, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
Meng Ju: Business School, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
Jinglei Li: Business School, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
Changbao Zhong: Wu Jinglian School of Economics, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-20

Abstract: A corporation’s ability to uphold valuable long-term investments is a critical component of the business’s sustainability. Combining the views of the upper echelons theory and agency theory, this study argues that myopic managerial behavior is detrimental to a firm’s long-term investment. We construct an indicator assessing managerial myopia based on the textual analysis approach. The moderating effect analysis suggested that the negative impact of managerial myopia on long-term investments is lessened with an increase in institutional investor ownership and analyst coverage. In addition, we found that managerial myopia negatively correlates with capital expenditures and R&D investments. Furthermore, the cross-sectional analysis suggested that the correlation between managerial myopia and long-term investment is stronger among firms with higher industry competition, poor performance levels, and in non-state-owned enterprises.

Keywords: managerial myopia; long-term investment; upper echelons theory; corporate governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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