Inter-state war dynamics and investment: Insights from the Russia- Ukraine war

Agnieszka Nowinska and Thomas Roslyng Olesen

Journal of Business Research, 2025, vol. 186, issue C

Abstract: The Russia-Ukraine war beginning in February 2022 has led to renewed scholarly interest in how inter-state war affects managerial decisions. Focusing on the Russia-Ukraine case, we study how (1) perceived investment outlook and (2) an escalation in hostilities may impact the willingness of firms to continue investing in a country engaged in inter-state war. We find that firms are willing to continue investing—some regardless of the investment outlook and despite weak institutions--even as war escalates. We also find that willingness to continue investing is driven by a mix of profit-seeking behavior and altruistic motives. This study contributes to the literature on the drivers of corporate investment and how they are affected by the dynamics of inter-state war. Our findings can help managers make investment decisions that can benefit their firms and also benefit countries in times of war.

Keywords: Corporate investments; Inter-state war; War dynamics; Ukraine; Managerial decision-making (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2024.114911

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