This paper studies whether informational frictions prevent firms from accessing government support using a randomized controlled trial. We focus on two Portuguese COVID-19 relief programs, providing (i) wage support for workers who are kept on payroll and (ii) credit lines backed by government...

We estimate the effect of violent political conflicts on firm inventory purchase decisions using monthly data of 431 clients of a multinational beverage supplier in Mozambique. Firms decrease inventory purchases by up to 19% in response to conflicts occurring within a 10km radius. Small firms...

This paper studies the impact of a course in finance for executives of medium and large enterprises on firm policies and performance through a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Mozambique. Survey data and accounting data provide consistent evidence that managers change firm financial policies...

We estimate dynamic treatment effects of violent political conflicts on firm decisions to purchase inventory. We analyze monthly purchase data of 431 clients of a multinational beverage firm in Mozambique, as well as annual survey data. Firms respond to increases in conflict by decreasing...

This paper studies how financial frictions affect product market decisions. As different products have different production cycles and generate cash-flow at different maturities, companies may adjust product mix in order to alleviate financial constraints. I use the wine sector in Portugal as a...