Ideology at the Helm: A Meta-Analysis of CEO Political Ideology and Firm-Level Outcomes
Abstract
This study focuses on the association between CEO political ideology and firm-level outcomes, namely firm performance, corporate social responsibility, innovation, and leverage. To do so, we synthesize relevant research and conduct four distinct meta-analyses of the relationship between CEO ideology and firm-level outcomes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Corporate Finance and Governance
Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 4 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint