Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies: Volume 31 Issue 4 , Open Access

Does export promotion enhance firm-level intensive margin of exports? Evidence from a meta-regression analysis

Binyam Afewerk Demena

The impact of export promotion programs (EPPs) on the intensive margin of exports remains somewhat uncertain. This study tackles a crucial question: does export promotion enhance…

ESG and firm performance: do stakeholder engagement, financial constraints and religiosity matter?

Ly Ho, Van Ha Nguyen, Tung Lam Dang

This study revisits the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities and firm performance. More importantly, it tests whether this relationship is…

Are government budgets a visible stabilizer? Evidence from China since the tax-assignment reform

Cheng Li, Hui Yao

This study quantitatively examines the relationship between economic fluctuations and government budget size in the context of China’s fiscal decentralization, drawing inspiration…

Consumption inequality between farm and non-farm households in rural Vietnam

Thong Le Pham, Nghiem Tan Le, Nhi Nhat Phuong Ho, Thanh Cong Le

This study aims to analyse the consumption inequality between farm and non-farm households in rural Vietnam, using the data from the 2016 Vietnam household living standards survey.

The role of debt maturity in stock price crash risk: a comparison of developing and developed Asian economies

Muhammad Jawad Haider, Maqsood Ahmad, Qiang Wu

This study examines the impact of debt maturity structure on stock price crash risk (SPCR) in Asian economies and the moderating effect of firm age on this relationship.

The underpricing and long-term performance of Chinese IPOs listed on the Hong Kong exchange

Hua Deng, Wendong Liu

This study aims to inform prospective listing firms, investors and regulators of the unique drivers of Chinese initial public offering (IPO) pricing on the Hong Kong Exchange.