Essays about: "Empirical Evidence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1465 essays containing the words Empirical Evidence.

1. 1. IS THE SEED OF REVOLUTION REPRESSION? A quantitative study of the relationship between government repression and anti-government mass mobilization

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Emma Albertsson; [2024-03-25]
   Keywords : Government repression; Anti-government mass mobilization; Authoritarian regimes; Protests;

   Abstract : Throughout history, authoritarian regimes have used repression to avoid the opposition to flourish and to retain power. However, in the case of the protests for Mahsa Amini against the regime in Iran, it has been demonstrated that government repression instead, can be positively associated with anti-government mass mobilization. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender Equality and Electoral Violence : A Qualitative Analysis of Gender Equality and its Effect on Government-initiated Electoral Violence in Democratizing Societies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Alexander Tiedermann; [2024]
   Keywords : Electoral Violence; Gender; Gender Equality; democratization; election; violence;

   Abstract : Electoral violence in democratizing countries results in hundreds of deaths each year and undermines democratic practices and the legitimacy of elections. Although identifying several societal and institutional factors increasing the risk of electoral violence, prior research has largely failed to consider gender equality when exploring the causes of electoral violence. READ MORE

4. 3. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

5. 4. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Oleksii Chepil; [2024]
   Keywords : value investing; quality investing;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE

6. 5. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

   Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE