CEO Death & Terrorist Attacks: Impact on Firm Uncertainty Using Difference-in-Differences

This research analyzes the effects of CEO death and terrorist attack events on firm uncertainty using publicly listed US firms and the difference-in-differences estimation approach. These events serve as examples of internal and external disruptions that induce significant uncertainty for firms. Data will be collected from various relevant sources such as Audit Analytics, RavenPack, Global Terrorism Database, Compustat, Boardex, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).