Discussion Paper

Measuring Geopolitical Risk Exposure Across Industries: A Firm-Centered Approach


Abstract: Business sentiment shapes real outcomes. Firms respond not only to hard data but also act on how they perceive risks and uncertainty. A growing literature shows that shifts in business sentiment can meaningfully affect investment, employment, and firm performance, even when fundamentals are unchanged.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.3882

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2025-08-29

Number: 2025-08-29-2