... that they have no conflicts of interest. 14 03 2026 01 05 2026 24 05 2026 26 05 2026 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Policy uncertainty Investment efficiency Corporate investment “Real options” G32 G38 D81...

...Avishek Bhandari; Md Nazmul Hasan Bhuyan; Emmanuel Mwaungulu; Hamid Vakilzadeh Purpose This paper aims to investigate the relationship between organizational ambidexterity (AMBI) and investment efficiency. While prior research has explored drivers of efficient corporate investment, limited...

.... This study examines whether environmental, social and governance ( ESG) reporting quality contributes to lower debt financing costs and how it informs investment and financing decisions by enhancing investment efficiency in firms with lower debt financing costs. Design/methodology/approach...

... and investment efficiency. Findings First, we find that these firms are experiencing deteriorating operating performance in the subsequent year after receiving and responding to inquiry letters. Second, such costs are more pronounced when inquiry letters are issued on more pages, with more words...

...Muhammad Ilyas; Rehman Uddin Mian; Affan Mian Purpose This study examines whether and how the legal origin of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) impacts corporate investment efficiency. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a large panel dataset of firms from 32 non-USA countries...

...Farah Zamir; Greg Shailer; Abubakr Saeed Purpose Corporate investment efficiency ultimately influences economic development but is largely at the discretion of managers. Information asymmetries are problematic in emerging markets, but it is widely believed that corporate social responsibility (CSR...