This paper investigates the impact of board diversity (BD) on stock price crash risk (SPCR) in the Chinese A-share market from 2010 to 2020. Using a multidimensional BD index, the study finds that BD mitigates SPCR. This finding remains robust after controlling for endogeneity and conducting various validity tests. Four mechanisms are identified through which BD reduces SPCR: reducing agency costs, alleviating inefficient investments, improving information disclosure, and promoting diverse executive appointments.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Oct 01, 2024
Authors
Dongliang Yuan, Duo Shang, Xinmei Wu
Tags
board diversity
stock price crash risk
Chinese A-share market
agency costs
information disclosure
executive appointments
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