Abstract
This paper examines the valuation effect of capital account liberalization. Using an event study approach and the policy announcement for RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (short for RQFII) as the event date, we find that overall, the stock market responded positively to the capital account liberalization announcement. In addition, we provide some heterogeneity that firms with more stringent financing constraints earn higher returns than their counterparts. Finally, existing local institutions play an important role in determining announcement returns.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102208 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of International Money and Finance |
Volume | 107 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2020 |
Keywords
- Capital account liberalization
- Financing constraints
- RQFII
- Market response
- China