Government's green grip: Multifaceted state influence on corporate environmental actions in China

• Published in: Strategic management journal Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 403 - 428
• Main Authors: Wang, Ruxi, Wijen, Frank, Heugens, Pursey P.M.A.R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons Ltd 01.02.2018; John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; Wiley Periodicals Inc
• Subjects: Action; Autonomy; Central government; China; Companies; corporate environmentalism; environmental actions; Environmental monitoring; Environmental performance; environmental policy; Environmental protection; Environmental regulations; government power; Influence; Local government; Panel data; RESEARCH ARTICLE; China

Research summary: Emerging economies such as China enjoy economic expansion, but also face dramatic environmental challenges. China's government is a central actor in both stimulating economic activities and pursuing environmental protection. Drawing on panel data and indepth interviews, we exa...