The Effect of the Federal Judicial System on Public Enforcement: Evidence from SEC Enforcement Actions

Author:

JIA YANRONG1

Affiliation:

1. Zicklin School of Business Baruch College–CUNY

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis study examines whether the efficiency of federal district courts affects the likelihood of SEC enforcement. The results indicate that the SEC is less likely to initiate enforcement actions against firms in less efficient federal district courts. In addition, the study examines the implications of court efficiency for firms’ financial reporting quality (FRQ). The evidence suggests that firms residing in more efficient federal districts have higher FRQ and the effect is stronger in subsamples with weak private enforcement regimes. Additional analysis of the choice of venue suggests that the SEC's decision to file in the District Court for D.C. is not affected by local court efficiency. Collectively, this study highlights the importance of an efficient federal judicial system for public enforcement.

Publisher

Wiley

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