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https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2023.2182809
Is economic policy uncertainty an excuse for corporate fraud?
Zhong Ning
Xinzhou Qi
Sažetak
This study examines the dynamic relationship between economic
policy uncertainty (EPU) and corporate fraud by using a sub-sample
time-varying rolling window test. Corporate fraud is classified
as fraud incidents (the number of corporate frauds) and fraud
magnitude (the severity of corporate frauds). Based on this, we
propose an EPU-Fraud Triangle model to evidence that EPU
affects corporate fraud by acting on Pressure, Opportunity, and
Rationalization. The empirical results show that corporations are
more likely to engage in fraud during high EPU periods.
Moreover, corporate fraud has positive impacts on EPU. As a
result, this study suggests corporations consider fraud consequences
and policy trends when making decisions. Additionally, government
policymakers should analyze the causes of corporate
fraud to develop appropriate policies. In addition, to minimize
information asymmetries, investors should pay attention to corporate
fraud and remain knowledgeable of national policy trends.
Furthermore, the study can contribute to the smooth functioning
of macroeconomics and reduce the probability of financial risks.
Ključne riječi
Corporate fraud; economic policy uncertainty; EPUFraud Triangle model; timevarying
Hrčak ID:
306881
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2023.
Posjeta: 148 *