Temperature and Firms’ Performance: Outcomes, Mechanisms, and Coping Strategies

Vladimir Otrachshenko () and Vasil’, Roman
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Vladimir Otrachshenko: National Bank of Slovakia (NBS)
Vasil’, Roman: National Bank of Slovakia, Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

No 18746, IZA Discussion Papers from IZA Network @ LISER

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of weather conditions on firms' performance in Slovakia. By employing a unified framework that analyzes the outcomes, mechanisms, and coping strategies of firms across the entire economy, we contribute to a better understanding of the microeconomic foundations of weather's impact on economic development. Specifically, combining data on the universe of firms from 2013 to 2023 with temperature and precipitation data in a panel framework, we find that annual losses in sales, revenue, and profit associated with a 1â °C increase in temperature are substantial in heat-sensitive industries, whereas firms in non-heat-sensitive industries are generally unaffected. The findings suggest that the main mechanism underlying these relationships is a decline in total factor productivity driven by rising temperatures. To cope with the adverse impact of temperature, firms in heat-sensitive industries primarily adopt cost-reduction strategies. Future projections suggest a sharp decline in firms' performance, implying significant future economic losses for the economy.

Keywords: coping strategies; firms; mechanisms; temperature; Slovakia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D22 D24 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-06
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