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National culture and banks stock volatility

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  • Galil, Koresh
  • Varon, Eva

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We conduct a cross-country analysis to examine the impact of national culture on the vulnerability of European banks during the Covid-19 pandemic. Analyzing the stock market volatility of major banks, we explore differences in uncertainty avoidance and individualism levels across multiple European countries. Our results reveal that low uncertainty avoidance reduces the influence of Covid-19-related cases on bank volatility during the peak of the crisis. Even as the pandemic progresses and vaccinations become widespread, the effect of uncertainty avoidance remains significant. We also find that high individualism has a stabilizing effect on bank volatility, particularly after the start of vaccinations. This study contributes to understanding the role of national culture in shaping bank vulnerability to common stocks, such as the pandemic.

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  • Galil, Koresh & Varon, Eva, 2024. "National culture and banks stock volatility," Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, Elsevier, vol. 91(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfin:v:91:y:2024:i:c:s1042443123002007
    DOI: 10.1016/j.intfin.2023.101932
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    Keywords

    Banks; Stocks volatility; National culture; Covid-19; Uncertainty avoidance; Individualism;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • Z10 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - General

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