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University of Portsmouth: Plenty of Friends and Strong Social Ties Keep Companies Honest
December 12, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 12 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:

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Plenty of friends and strong social ties keep companies honest

A new study finds firms embedded in stronger social networks are less likely to massage their profits

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Businesses that operate in societies with strong social bonds are far less likely to manipulate their financial results, according to new research from the University of Port . . .

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