Oil market volatility and foreign ownership: the case of Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Alhassan,
Lakshmi Kalyanaraman,
Hanan Mohammed Alhussayen
Abstract:Purpose
This study aims to evaluate the resource curse hypothesis in an oil-dependent economy, Saudi Arabia, through examining the impact of oil price volatility on foreign ownership among Saudi listed firms.
Design/methodology/approach
The study analyzes a unique data set of firm-level data on foreign ownership for the period 2009–2015. A multivariate regression model was applied to analyze the relationships under study.
Findings
The analysis reveals a negative association between oil price volatility and… Show more
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