Essays about: "Financial stress index"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Financial stress index.
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1. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE
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2. Payment Method and Public Acquiror Returns: Evidence from the U.S. Market for Corporate Control
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between method of payment, financial stress, and acquiror abnormal returns using a sample of 676 acquisitions by NYSE, NYSE American, and Nasdaq listed non-financial, non-utility firms. In normal market conditions the results are generally consistent with previous findings, with stock acquisitions of private targets generating the highest abnormal returns. READ MORE
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3. Forecasting gold returns using principal component analysis from a large number of predictors
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionenAbstract : Gold is known in the financial world to be an important asset in unstable periods, especially as a hedge against inflation. If the gold price can be forecasted, it will be possible to strategically invest in gold rather than acquire it as a last-minute hedge against economic downturns. READ MORE
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4. Generating Extreme Value Distributions in Finance using Generative Adversarial Networks
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : This thesis aims to develop a new model for stress-testing financial portfolios using Extreme Value Theory (EVT) and General Adversarial Networks (GANs). The current practice of risk management relies on mathematical or historical models, such as Value-at-Risk and expected shortfall. READ MORE
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5. Forecasting gold returns using principal component analysis from a large number of predictors
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Gold is known in the financial world to be an important asset in unstable periods, especially as a hedge against inflation. If the gold price can be forecasted, it will be possible to strategically invest in gold rather than acquire it as a last-minute hedge against economic downturns. READ MORE