Product Market Competition and Companies' Investment

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, AST University of Jahad Daneshgahi branch of Mashhad, Iran Mashhad, Iran.

2 M.A in accounting, Mashhad Education, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: Perhaps one of the most critical economic discussions worldwide is the debate on competitiveness and the improvement of the status of various industries for survival and growth in the turbulent arena of global markets. On the one hand, the importance of investment for economic and social growth and development is so significant that it has become one of the powerful levers for achieving development. However, it should be remembered that as much as attention to this matter can lead to economic growth and prosperity, neglecting it can result in economic decline. Therefore, long-term economic growth and increased public welfare are not possible without considering investment and the important influencing factors in its environment.‎‏ ‏This research examines the relationship between product market competition and the investment of companies listed on the stock exchange.
Design/method/methodology: The statistical sample of the study includes 82 companies during the period from 2018 to 2022. Panel regression analysis is employed to analyze the data and test hypotheses.
Findings: The research findings indicate a significant relationship between product market competition and investment, as well as a significant moderating role of company sales growth in the above relationship.

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