Blockchain technology, macroeconomic uncertainty and investment efficiency

Wanyi Chen, Kang He and Lanfang Wang

International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2021, vol. 18, issue 7, 1493-1514

Abstract: Purpose - In addition to leading a new tide of global financial technology, blockchain delivers advantages in terms of risk control compared to traditional financial systems. By exploring the relationship between blockchain technology and macroeconomic uncertainty, this study aims to identify the hedge risk attribute of blockchain technology. Design/methodology/approach - From a data set comprising 6,323 Chinese firms with A-shares listed on the Shenzhen and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2015–2018, the authors obtain the use of blockchain technology by listed companies on the basis of annual reports, news reports, search engines and prospectuses. These documents are then subjected to text analyses based on computer technology. Cross-sectional and propensity score matching analyses are used to ensure robustness. Findings - The empirical results show that with an increase in macroeconomic uncertainty, blockchain technology can potentially enable companies to reduce their systemic risks and enhance their investment efficiency. Originality/value - This study expands the literature on the application of blockchain technology, offers references for enterprises to address future risks based on specific macroeconomically uncertain environments and provides guidelines for governments to maintain financial market stability.

Keywords: Blockchain technology; Corporate risk; Investment efficiency; Macroeconomic uncertainty; Hedge risk; E22; E32; G31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/IJOEM-10-2020-1250

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