When is research and development more effective in times of crisis? The role of environmental policies

Claudio Petti, Dominique Lepore, Olena Liakh and Gianluca Elia

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2023, vol. 27, issue 6, 2066-2083

Abstract: Purpose - In times of crisis, innovation management and specifically Research and Development (R&D) investments are critical to temper company losses and stimulate higher revenues. Environmental policies, for their potential to stimulate environmental innovations and efficient management of resources, may hold a magnifying role in this relationship. By relying on the distinction between regulatory policies and institutional incentives, this paper argues about the moderating role of environmental policies between a firm's R&D expenses and its performance. Design/methodology/approach - Hypotheses are tested on data collected from a sample of small and medium-sized Chinese enterprises after the 2008 financial crisis. Findings - Findings reveal positive moderating effects of both regulatory pressures and institutional incentives, with a more significant effect of government support. The highest impact is reached when both these types of policies are present. Originality/value - The theoretical and methodological relevance of this distinction, the importance of an appropriate mix of environmental policies in policymaking and their resilience building role in stimulating environmental innovations in the aftermath of crises are discussed.

Keywords: Research and development; Innovation; Regulatory pressure; Institutional incentive; Moderation-modelling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/EJIM-09-2022-0520

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