Political Views Affect Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Assistant Professor, Amir Rubin’s research on Political Views and Corporate Decision Making: The Case of Corporate Social Responsibility was recently referenced on the Science Daily website.

His study analyzed the 2004 US presidential election results of communities in which corporate headquarters are located and he found a correlation between political beliefs of corporate stakeholders and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of their firms. The results showed that firms with higher CSR ratings are more likely to be located in states with Democratic majorities, and firms with low CSR ratings are more likely to be located in states with Republican majorities.

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