The Echoes of Muted Political Speech in Financial Speech: Evidence from Hong Kong
- May 20, 2025
When political speech is constrained by the state, do restrictions spill over into financial speech? Join the Stigler Center for a seminar with Utpal Bhattacharya (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), where he outlines how the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong induced financial reporters to paint a rosier picture of local firms. Under state pressure, reporters alter their forecasts and employ vague language to cover over bad news, especially for state-connected firms. Bhattacharya鈥檚 work is increasingly relevant for the United States today.
, Chair Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Harper Center (5807 S. Woodlawn Ave), Room C07