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Nexus Between Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Risk Mitigation: Evidence from Chinese Listed Firms
Publication . Waqas Haider; Fayaz Hussain Tunio; Muhammad Usman Arshad; Paulo Jorge Silveira Ferreira
This study examines how corporate sustainability reporting affects the corporate
risk-taking of Chinese firms based on a sample size of 5356 companies for the period 2011–
2023. We examined the overall impact of CSR on CRT, as well as the individual impact
of CSR subcomponents such as environmental (CESR), social (CSSR), and governance
(CGSR). We further examined how this relationship is affected by moderating variables
such as employees’ education and financial flexibility. We used the PCSE technique for
cross-sectional dependence and heteroscedasticity in our analysis. But to ensure robustness
and address the potential endogeneity, we used the 2SLS and two-step system GMM
dynamic panel methods. This study also checks the mechanism analysis and heterogeneity
analysis based on revenue growth and firm sizes, respectively. The results states that CSR
and its subcomponents (CESR, CSSR, and CGSR) reduce the CRT of the Chinese companies,
and this reducing impact becomes stronger when moderated by the employees’ education
and financial flexibility of the firms. These results show why sustainability reporting and
practices are important for reducing CRT. This research underscores the need for firms
to adopt sustainable corporate governance frameworks and highlights the pivotal role of
organizational factors in reinforcing the risk-reducing benefits of sustainability initiativ
O papel do ensino superior no desenvolvimento regional: uma perspetiva para os municípios portugueses
Publication . Rebola, F., Valente, S., Almeida, D., Ferreira, P., Loures, A.
Este estudo examina o papel do ensino superior nodesenvolvimento regional, com foco nos municípios portugueses.Reconhecendo o ensino superior como um catalisador fundamental para o desenvolvimento económico, a partir de dados obtidos no Pordata, analisa-se a relação entre o valor acrescentado bruto per capita (VABpc) e o peso da população com ensino superior nos diferentesmunicípios portugueses, cruzando ainda com os valores da densidade populacional, para os anos de 2011 e 2022. Deste modo, consegue-sepor um lado verificar a relação atual entre as variáveis e, por outro, a evolução ao longo do período em análise. Os resultados mostram uma relação positiva entre o valor acrescentado brutoe as duas variáveis em análise. Por um lado, estes resultados mostram a relevância do ensino superior no desenvolvimento económico, e mais significativamente nos municípios com VABpc abaixo da média; por outro, ilustram que a própria densidade populacional ajuda a explicar esse desenvolvimento. Estes resultados são relevantes para os decisores políticos, na medida em que poderão permitir o desenho de políticas eficazes de modo a reforçar a atratividade de zonas de baixa densidade, fundamentalmente através da atração de talentos, e que potenciem o desenvolvimento local, numa ótica de destaque da importância estratégica do ensino superior como motor desse desenvolvimento local.
Analysis of EU investment on rural development and its impact on Portuguese rural regions in the period 2011-2021
Publication . Isabel Abreu; Joaquim Mourato; Francisco J. Mesias
EU's rural areas are an essential part of the European way of life, covering more than
75 % of the Union's territory and housing over 25 % of its population. However, they experience major
imbalances compared to urban areas. Thus, it is important to analyse whether EU's rural development
(RD) policy is effective in promoting the development of rural areas. This study uses a RD index for
9 Portuguese NUTS 3 regions, with data from 2011 and 2021. The results are then compared with the
financial support delivered by EU funds and show their impact on RD in Portugal
Does Climate Policy Uncertainty Abate Financial Inclusion? An Empirical Analysis Through the Lens of Institutional Quality and Governance
Publication . Aamir Aijaz Syed; Sajid Hussain Mirani; Muhammad Abdul Kamal; Paulo Jorge Silveira Ferreira
Environmental sustainability concerns have led to an increased focus on climate
finance, resulting in substantial investments to boost financial sector development. However, recently, climate initiatives have encountered multiple policy uncertainties. This study
aims to empirically investigate the impact of U.S. climate policy uncertainty (CPU) on
Indian financial inclusion, in addition to exploring the moderating role of institutional
quality on the aforementioned relationship. To achieve the above objectives, we first
constructed two separate indexes for financial inclusion using the weighted method and
principal component analysis. Next, to empirically estimate the above relationship, we
employed the two-step system-generalized method of moments (Sys-GMM) and the sequential (two-stage) linear panel data model (SELPDM) on the sample data from 2000–2022.
The Sys-GMM estimate test validated that climate policy uncertainty negatively influences
India’s financial inclusion. However, institutional regulation and governance assist in
moderating the negative influence of U.S. climate policy uncertainty on Indian financial
inclusion initiatives. Furthermore, the study also confirmed that various dimensions of
institutional regulation and governance exert a positive and significant effect on financial
inclusion. Finally, the study validates that economic growth and technological advancement assist financial inclusion initiatives in India. The study is an original work and offers
several policy recommendations.
Company Management in the Insurance Sector: Valuing Employees and their Work Commitment.
Publication . Serrasqueiro, João; Felix, Marta; Veiga, Pedro Mota; Ferreira, Paulo Jorge Silveira; Almeida, Dora
This study focuses mainly on the role of employees in insurance companies in Portugal, analysing the importance of valuing them
and their commitment to their work. Considering the above, this research aims to examine which aspects lead to greater
commitment on the part of employees and what makes them feel valued within the organisations where they work. A quantitative
methodology was used to fulfil this objective, and a questionnaire was applied to various employees in the insurance companies
operating in the Portuguese market. The study’s results of the study highlight a positive relationship between leadership, the
inclusion of employees, and their commitment to work. They also highlight that participation in decision-making positively
influences their satisfaction, appreciation, and loyalty to their company. It can, therefore, be concluded that investing in employees
and increasing their satisfaction and commitment is crucial for sustainable growth and organisational success.