Does Lesbian and Gay Friendliness Pay Off? A New Look at LGBT Policies and Firm Performance
Accounting & Finance, Vol. 62, No. 1, pp. 213-242, 2022
48 Pages Posted: 12 Apr 2019 Last revised: 6 Sep 2022
Veda Fatmy
University of Vaasa
John Kihn
University of Vaasa - Department of Accounting and Finance
Jukka Sihvonen
Aalto University
Sami Vähämaa
University of Vaasa
Date Written: September 2, 2020
Abstract
This paper examines the association between LGBT-friendly corporate policies and firm performance. Using data on U.S. firms from 2003 to 2016, we document that LGBT friendliness is positively associated with firm performance. Specifically, we find strong evidence that more LGBT-friendly firms have higher profitability and higher stock market valuations. Our results further demonstrate that the positive effect of progressive LGBT policies on firm performance is more pronounced for firms located in more liberal states while being weaker or non-existent for firms located in more conservative states. Overall, our empirical findings provide support for the view that socially progressive corporate policies and diversity management may create value for the firm.
Keywords: LGBT policies, firm performance, sexual minorities, employee policies
JEL Classification: D22, G30, G31, G39, J15, J70, J83, M12, M50
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Veda Fatmy
University of Vaasa ( email )
P.O. Box 700
FIN-65101 Vaasa, FI-65101
Finland
John Kihn
University of Vaasa - Department of Accounting and Finance ( email )
P.O. Box 700
FIN-65101 Vaasa, FI-65101
Finland
Jukka Sihvonen
Aalto University ( email )
P.O. Box 21210
Helsinki, 00101
Finland
Sami Vähämaa (Contact Author)
University of Vaasa ( email )
P.O. Box 700
Vaasa, FI-65101
Finland
+358 29 449 8455 (Phone)
HOME PAGE: http://www.uwasa.fi/~sami
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