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Do investments in CSR activities enhance financial performance for politically connected firms? Evidence from France

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  • Hela Garrouch

    (Université de Tunis)

  • Badreddine Hamdi

    (UB - Université de Bourgogne)

  • Tarek Mejri

    (LITEM - Laboratoire en Innovation, Technologies, Economie et Management (EA 7363) - UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne - Université Paris-Saclay - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne)

  • Hicham Sbai

    (LGMSS URAC‑45 - University Chouaïb Doukkali, El Jadida)

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to examine the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on financial performance (FP) and how this relationship is affected by firms' political connections. Design/methodology/approach - The authors use a sample of French companies listed on the SBF 120 index over the period 2011–2023. To mitigate endogeneity concerns, the authors apply the System Generalized Method of Moments. Findings - The results show that for firms without political connections, the FP is positively influenced by a strong commitment to social responsibility. This suggests that stronger FP can be achieved through better CSR performance. However, for firms with political connections, this relationship becomes negative, indicating that political ties may hinder the benefits of CSR on FP. Originality/value - The key contribution of this paper is the investigation of the effects of political connection on the link between CSR engagement and FP in the French context.

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  • Hela Garrouch & Badreddine Hamdi & Tarek Mejri & Hicham Sbai, 2026. "Do investments in CSR activities enhance financial performance for politically connected firms? Evidence from France," Post-Print hal-05395353, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05395353
    DOI: 10.1108/JAOC-03-2025-0091
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