Using hierarchical structure TiO 2 as a scaffolding to constructing heterojunctions has been proven to be an efficient method to enhance photocatalytic activity. In this work, 0D/3D hierarchical Ag 3 PO 4 /TiO 2 photocatalysts were prepared via an improved hydrothermal-induced solvent-confined...

This paper investigates the impact of ESG disclosure on corporate risk-taking and how this impact is further affected by CEO power and incentives within US companies. We find that ESG disclosure decreases corporate risk-taking based on both accounting-based and market-based returns. Further, we...

An emerging body of literature has demonstrated that corporate philanthropy can be an important part of a company's business strategy. However, we know relatively little about how companies allocate philanthropic resources to achieve their strategic targets. Using geographical distribution data...

From the perspective of non-financial performance, this study investigates the effect of corporate awards on executive compensation. We find that as a measure of non-financial performance, corporate awards help increase executive compensation by demonstrating the company’s status in the...

The objective of this study is to examine whether and how non-financial performances, specifically the awards achieved by the corporates, are associated with the distribution of the compensation of the managers and other employees within the corporations. Through an investigation of the...

This study investigates whether and how organization capital affects corporate financial constraints faced by Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Using SMEs listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange from 2001 to 2019, we find that organization capital significantly alleviates...

Location is key to corporate investment decisions. Many studies have examined firms' investment in regions with sound institutional environments, but little is known about their investment in poor regions. This paper examines the impact of Targeted Poverty Alleviation (TPA) on firms' investment...

This paper explores two questions: If, in a particular country, people are more inclined to resolve disputes through formal legal mechanisms, is their government more likely to use the WTO DSM to settle disputes with other governments? I contend that the answer is yes. I test my hypothesis using...