Does R&D intensity influence leverage? Evidence from Indian firm-level data

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作者
Ghosh, Saibal [1 ]
机构
[1] Reserve Bank India, Dept Econ Anal & Policy, New Cent Off Bldg,SBS Marg, Bombay 400001, Maharashtra, India
关键词
R&D intensity; Leverage; Tobit model; Financial crisis; India;
D O I
10.1007/s10843-012-0087-4
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The paper examines the association between corporate leverage and their investment in R&D. Towards this end, it develops certain testable propositions. These propositions are tested using a dataset of manufacturing firms in India covering the period 1995-2010. Three main results are gleaned from the analysis. First, the optimal leverage ratio typically declines with R&D intensity. Second, the financial crisis has exerted a negative effect on leverage for firms. And finally, the dampening effect of R&D intensity on leverage is the highest for foreign private firms.
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页码:158 / 175
页数:18
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