R&D, knowledge spillovers and stock volatility
Firms improve their know-how not only by innovations (producing new knowledge), but also by knowledge spillovers (learning from others). The objective of this study is to test for two major hypotheses developed from a theoretical model explaining the relationship between R&D, knowledge spillovers and stock volatility. Analytically, the model suggests that asymmetric information caused by R&D activities with uncertain future output increases stock volatility, even though dividends and consumptions remain unchanged. However, interfirm knowledge spillovers have a negative impact on stock volatility by reducing the degree of asymmetric information. Both hypotheses are supported by empirical evidence from this study. Copyright The AuthorJournal compilation (c) 2006 AFAANZ.
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2006
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Authors: | Fung, Michael K. |
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Accounting and Finance. - Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand - AFAANZ, ISSN 0810-5391. - Vol. 46.2006, 1, p. 107-124
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Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand - AFAANZ |
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