How does vertical fiscal imbalance affect corporate green innovation? Empirical evidence from China

Zhifei Hu, Xihe Liu, Xinyu Li and Jun Wu

International Review of Financial Analysis, 2024, vol. 96, issue PA

Abstract: The vertical fiscal imbalance of local governments under the Chinese-style decentralization system affects enterprise decision-making in their jurisdiction. Using the data of A-share listed enterprises in Shanghai and Shenzhen, this paper finds that vertical fiscal imbalance can promote enterprises' green innovation. The analysis of the mechanism of action reveals that the vertical fiscal imbalance positively impacts enterprises' green innovation through tax reduction and government R&D subsidies. In contrast, vertical fiscal imbalance's loss of human capital is a negative channel affecting green innovation of enterprises. Further analysis reveals that the vertical fiscal imbalance has a threshold effect on green innovation; the political and environmental backgrounds of senior executives can significantly strengthen the vertical fiscal imbalance's promoting effect on green innovation activities; in addition, the vertical fiscal imbalance can improve the efficiency and quality of green innovation by enterprises. The research findings are significant for further deepening the fiscal reform and encouraging enterprises to achieve green, high-quality enterprise development.

Keywords: Political connections; Vertical fiscal imbalance; Environmental background; Corporate green innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.irfa.2024.103653

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