Zou, Jin; Yan, Jingzhou; Deng, Guoying - 2023
Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of ESG rating confusion on bond spreads. Although confusion in ESG rating … assessments is widely recognized, its effects on the bond market are not well understood. Using a pricing model for corporate … bonds, the study finds that ESG rating confusion widens the bond spread. Data from China confirms that both primary and …