This paper investigates whether and how high-speed rail (HSR) construction affects local bank performance. Using the difference-in-difference method, we find that the city commercial banks (CCBs) significantly experience an overall decrease in ROA after HSR is introduced in the headquarters...

This paper screens for skilled analysts and examines the impact of skilled analysts on stock price crash risk. The evidence suggests that skilled analysts reduce stock price crash risk, while analysts who are unskilled increase the risk of stock crashes. Further research shows that skilled...