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This study examines the relationship between economic freedom and board diversity, specifically focusing on gender and ethnic diversity among directors. Using a sample of 26,142 firm-year pairs from 1996 to 2015, the authors find that higher economic freedom correlates with lower board diversity, as firms in states with greater economic freedom are less likely to include women and minorities on their boards. The findings suggest that economic freedom creates an environment that favors homogeneity, thereby r
- Author
- Cyrine Khiari
- Language
- EN