ReportWharton ESG Initiative & EY

Political Risk and Corporate Performance: Mapping Impact

This report analyzes how political risk—ranging from regulatory shifts and policy unpredictability to geopolitical tensions—affects corporate valuations, operating costs, supply chains, and long-term investment. It introduces a framework connecting political events to financial consequences, urging companies to integrate political-risk analytics into strategic planning, governance, and ESG-related disclosures to strengthen resilience. 

Notes on Related Topics

Political Risk (A) – The core of the report: political shocks, policy volatility, and geopolitical events materially change cost structures and valuations. 
Financial Risks (A) – Demonstrates clear pathways from political events to earnings volatility, cost of capital, and investor confidence. 
 

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