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Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Constraints and the Moderating Effect of Financial Technology

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  • Shixian Ling
  • Tianyue Pei
  • Zhaohui Li
  • Zhiping Zhang

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The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has made enterprises in various countries face extreme financial constraints. Using the quarterly data of Chinese listed companies from 2011 to 2020, we examine the impact of COVID-19 on financial constraints and the moderating effect of financial technology. We find that while COVID-19 has increased enterprises’ financial constraints, the development of financial technology can mitigate its negative impact. The results still hold under various robustness checks. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, there is scope for the future development of financial technology to help protect and revive the global economy.

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  • Shixian Ling & Tianyue Pei & Zhaohui Li & Zhiping Zhang, 2021. "Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Constraints and the Moderating Effect of Financial Technology," Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 57(6), pages 1675-1688, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:emfitr:v:57:y:2021:i:6:p:1675-1688
    DOI: 10.1080/1540496X.2021.1904883
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