Essays about: "Alex Mikaelsson"

Found 2 essays containing the words Alex Mikaelsson.

1. 1. Smart Beta Factor Investing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alex Mikaelsson; Martin Nilsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Smart Beta; Factor Investing; Efficient Markets; Asset Allocation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In an attempt to bridge the gap between active and passive investing, Smart Beta strategies have become a popular alternative for investors given their systematic, rules-based approach to portfolio construction and historical tendency to capture market inefficiencies. In this thesis, we examine the performance of Smart Beta strategies versus the S&P 500 and the Euro Stoxx 600 index for time periods 1994-2016 and 2002-2016 respectively. READ MORE

3. 2. Does corruption have a significant effect on economic growth? : An empirical analysis examining the relationship between corruption and economic growth in developing countries

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Alex Mikaelsson; Saliou Sall; [2014]
   Keywords : Economic growth; Corruption; Principal-agent theory; Institutions; Regression analysis;

   Abstract : Corruption is a major cause and result of poverty around the globe. It arises at all levels of society, from national governments and military to small businesses and sports. Corruption affects all elements of society in some way as it undermines democracy and economic growth as well as the environment and people’s health. READ MORE