Abstract

This study focuses on the relationship between CSR and corporate financial performance, mainly discussing the relationship between CSR and ROA, using a sample of listed companies in China to conduct the study and provide relevant suggestions for the subsequent development of the company.

Keywords

• CSR,
• financial performance,
• Chinese firms

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